Wisconsin Department of Children and Families - Division of Early Care and Education

Bureau of Early Care Regulation

Child Care Certification Policy Manual

 

 

    

2.2.9.1 - Unsafe Nitrate Levels

Drinking water with nitrate levels over 10mg / liter is a health hazard to infants 0-6 months of age and may cause “blue baby syndrome”. If the water sample tests above the maximum allowable levels of nitrates, bottled water shall be used for children under 6 months of age.

 

Water should not be boiled as boiling will increase the nitrate level.

 

See the links below for more information regarding Nitrate in Drinking Water:

 

 

 

This page last updated 01/2020.