Both the Raccoon and Des Moines rivers remain above recommended nitrate levels, at 12.25 mg/L and 13.99 mg/L, respectively.

Iowa’s rivers and streams continue to be plagued by nitrates, and the problem is not getting better after years of legislative efforts that tip-toe around the problem.

Central Iowa Water Works' nitrate removal facility reduces nitrate levels significantly, ensuring safe and reliable water for ...

The research addresses growing concerns about the adequacy of U.S. drinking water safety standards, particularly for pregnant ...

About 60 million Americans are exposed to nitrate in drinking water from farm runoff, raising the risk of several cancers and ...

Despite elevated levels of nitrates in the Iowa River, Marshalltown residents do not have to worry about their drinking water ...

Iowa communities have been told to conserve water during the summer months. Some have dry wells, other systems fight polluted ...

A routine dental procedure turned tragic for a nine-year-old girl in California, who died shortly after receiving anesthesia. The incident, which occurred on March 18, has shocked the community and ...

Silvanna Moreno, a nine-year-old girl, tragically died after a dental procedure under anesthesia in Vista. Following the ...

Last week, the Central Iowa Water Works banned about 600,000 commercial and residential customers from watering lawns as near ...

Nitrates in drinking water can be a concern in Illinois. In June, nitrate levels of 11 ... the body, nitrate can convert to nitrite, which interferes with the blood’s ability to carry oxygen. This can ...