Community of Danbury, Iowa warns residents not to use water
DANBURY, Iowa (KCAU) — Danbury officials are warning residents that the city's tap water should not be given to infants under six months old until further notice.
According to the town's Facebook page, recent tests show the water supply has a nitrate level above the maximum contaminant level. Nitrates can be fatal for infants because their bodies cannot process the compound. Older infants, children, and adults can process the nitrates, and so the water is safe for their consumption.
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Nitrates are a compound that can leach into water systems through industrial and agricultural run-off, as well as through naturally occurring processes. Nitrate levels in drinking water can change over time without intervention, and Danbury officials are making sure the town's infrastructure is working properly.
Additionally, the nitrates cannot be removed by boiling, freezing, or filtering the tap water. Residents can check Danbury's social media for updates.
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