Ammonia in groundwater forms under natural environmental conditions, and its concentration in water is also influenced by environmental pollution. Through groundwater, ammonia enters wells and poorly constructed or outdated groundwater boreholes.

About Ammonia in Water

How to Recognize the Problem?

Although ammonia ions themselves are odorless, they can contribute to other issues that may be noticeable:

• Water turbidity or unusual color.
• Increased levels of other chemicals such as iron or manganese, which can have a metallic taste or smell.

Why Can This Problem Be Dangerous?

While ammonia does not have a direct negative impact on the body, it can convert into nitrites, which negatively affect oxygen absorption in the body. The permissible ammonia limit is 0.50 mg/l.