References and Community Resources

Nitrite can form a variety of N-nitroso compounds by reacting with proteins in the stomach. Some of these compounds have been found to cause cancer in animals. However, according to the USEPA, the data are inadequate to determine whether exposure to nitrate and nitrite in drinking water can result in human cancer. The NJDEP Bureau of Safe Drinking Water is responsible for ensuring public water systems satisfy federal and state drinking water standards and the other provisions of the Federal and State Safe Drinking Water Acts. Their web site is: [http://www.nj.gov/dep/watersupply/] They may be contacted at the following address: 401 East State Street, P.O. Box 426, Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0426 In addition, the Bureau may be reached at: Telephone: (609) 292-5550, Fax: (609) 292-1654 For a list of certified water testing laboratories and other available services, please visit [https://www13.state.nj.us/DataMiner]