Ammonia is toxic to small fish and larger fish that live in waterways, and converting it to less toxic forms like nitrate and nitrite allows wildlife to tolerate the discharged water much better.
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“Ammonia is toxic to the small fish and the larger fish that live in our waterways. So by turning it into nitrate and nitrite, it's a less toxic form that the wildlife can tolerate much better.”
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How Chicago Cleans 1.4 Billion Gallons Of Wastewater Every Day | Deep Cleaned | Insider— InsiderCreated: 8/10/2026, 10:46:36 PM
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