Nitrogen contamination is a growing problem on Shelter Island

Shelter Island town engineer John Cronin explained Tuesday how nitrogen enters the drinking water supply and what can be done about it. Credit: Newsday/Vera Chinese
Shelter Island town engineer John Cronin explained Tuesday how nitrogen enters the drinking water supply and what can be done about it. Credit: Newsday/Vera Chinese
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