Des Moines Water Works Activated its nitrate removal system last week by Jared Strong Nitrate contamination of Iowa’s rivers has surged in recent weeks amid
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Farmer routinely overapplied manure to cropland for years, DNR says
A northern Iowa farmer for years spread excessive amounts of pig manure on his crop fields along with additional commercial fertilizer, which increased the risk
National Rivers Month
Hundreds of rivers and tributaries criss-cross North America. Major ones often supply fresh water to local residents and some even serve as important commercial routes.