This is a process a process known as phytoaccumulation where the plants uptake contaminants and particles as they use that as their nutrients to grow and perform photosynthesis. Phytoaccumulation is when the roots of the plant uptake contaminants along with other nutrients and water. The contaminant mass is not destroyed but ends up in the plant shoots and leaves that can be harvested for disposal and growth . The results of this experiment supports that aquatic plants are effective in performing phytoaccumulation and uptaking nitrates from water solutions, which is crucial in water filtration as consuming too much nitrate can affect how blood carries oxygen and can cause methemoglobinemia, especially for babies under six months old. Recent research indicates more health hazards associated with nitrate exposure and other health effects such as increased heart rate, nausea, and abdominal cramps.