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

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

By KCCI News Staff Click here for updates on this story DES MOINES, Iowa (KCCI) -- For the last several weeks, Des Moines ...

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Is it safe to boil your water? And should you? Des Moines residents have expressed confusion on social media after updated guidelines from Central Iowa Water Works in light of high nitrate levels ...

A new study published Wednesday found exposure to nitrates in drinking water could increase the risk of adverse birth outcomes.

A new study led by researcher in the United States (U.S), has found that even low levels of nitrate—a common agricultural runoff and drinking water contaminant—are associated with increased risks of ...

On June 12th Central Iowa Water Works issued a residential and commercial lawn watering ban citing strain on water treatment facilities because of elevated nitrate concentration in raw source waters.

In a corn field within St. Peter’s 4,500-acre Drinking Water Supply Management Area (DWSMA), three water and sediment control basins slow runoff bound for a small pond that feeds the Jordan Aquifer.

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.