Naturally occurring nitrogen compounds like nitrate are not micropollutants, while herbicides, drug residues, and hormones are.
Naturally occurring nitrogen compounds like nitrate are NOT considered micropollutants. Micropollutants typically refer to synthetic chemicals like herbicides like glyphosate, drug residues like X-ray contrast medium, and hormones like BPA. These are persistent organic pollutants that can be harmful to the environment and human health.