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Diffuse water pollution

Nitrate pollution of water

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• Implementing the Nitrates Directive
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Nitrates: Reducing water pollution from agriculture

Nitrate pollution is of concern because it has to be removed before water can be supplied to consumers, and it can harm the water environment. Over 60% of nitrate enters water from agricultural land.

• Read about diffuse pollution and what we're doing to address it
• How we're implementing the Nitrates Directive in England
• Find out whether you're in a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone and how to get a risk map
• Help available for farmers in NVZs through guidance leaflets, advice workshops, and more
• View the NVZ rules and make sure you're compliant
• Read about the higher Nitrogen limit for application of livestock manure

Page last modified: 21 September 2009
Page published: 27 June 2002

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