Fertilizers & Plant Nutrients

Fertilizers and plant nutrients, including nitrates and phosphates, can contaminate water supplies through agricultural runoff. When consumed in drinking water, high nitrate levels can pose serious health risks, especially for infants, and can contribute to conditions like methemoglobinemia (blue baby syndrome). Additionally, excess nutrients promote algal blooms in natural water bodies, leading to ecological damage. Filtering them out ensures safe drinking water and protects aquatic ecosystems.