Discussion Questions: Farm Nitrates in the Water Supply

What is the physiological effect of drinking water with high nitrate content?
Why do you think the syndrome is known as “blue baby syndrome”?
How do you think nitrate ends up in drinking water?
Why does Iowa have this problem but not New York? What other states besides Iowa might have similar nitrate problems?
Do you think that other young animals in the wild and on farms may be affected by this problem, or is it unique to humans?