Home reverse osmosis systems are becoming more popular in central Iowa as nitrates affect public drinking water supplies.

Even low levels of nitrate—a common agricultural runoff and drinking water contaminant—are associated with increased risks of preterm birth and low birthweight babies, according to a study published ...

Amid central Iowa’s lawn-watering ban, Gov. Reynolds said regulating the agriculture industry is not the answer to Iowa’s ...

Des Moines Water Works is facing challenges as elevated nitrate levels push its Fleur Drive facility to operate beyond its ...

Nitrate levels in Iowa's Raccoon River are at their highest since 2013. Lawn watering ban is trying to prevent more restrictions and keep water safe.

Potassium nitrate (KNO 3), known historically as saltpeter or the mineral niter, is a common salt with multiple uses. It has been known since antiquity; an early appearance in the chemical literature ...

Low levels of nitrate in drinking water can be associated with an increased risk of preterm birth and low birthweight, according to a new study.

How big is the Potassium Nitrate Industry? Potassium Nitrate Report Coverage & Overview: Potassium nitrate, also known as saltpetre, is a white crystalline compound that is soluble in water.

Oakley says nitrates in water can come from natural, industrial, or agricultural sources, including septic systems and runoff. The nitrate level can vary throughout the year.