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- Residents Say Uncontrolled Coal is Harming Drinking Water, Mississippi RiverOctober 2 2012Sherry Leonard has had it. After years of being told there is…
- Raccoon River Connects Urban, Rural Water Quality ProblemsOctober 2 2012Don’t try to tell Mike Delaney that the water quality of…
- White Water Iowa: How a New Park is Changing Perceptions, BehaviorsOctober 2 2012As John Schultz worked on surfing his kayak over the rolling…
- Flood Recovery, Prevention Still a Sticky Situation for IowaOctober 2 2012Jason Wright vividly remembers the historic flood that inundated…
- Stewardship Practices Key to Reducing Pollution in Black Hawk LakeOctober 2 2012Black Hawk Lake’s water quality problems date back to the…
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Water Technology: Nitrate levels in Iowa rivers are increasing, possibly affecting drinking water
Posted May 15, 2013
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Nitrate levels in the Cedar River and other rivers in the state are spiking due in part to last summer’s drought, according to KWWL News. "We've seen nitrate levels in the Cedar River and rivers across Iowa have an increased nitrate level over the last few weeks," said Megan Murphy, utilities communication coordinator for the city of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. There is typically a rise in nitrate levels this time of year because of all the fertilizers being used in... Read More »
Posted May 15, 2013
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Nitrate levels in the Cedar River and other rivers in the state are spiking due in part to last summer’s drought, according to KWWL News. "We've seen nitrate levels in the Cedar River and rivers across Iowa have an increased nitrate level over the last few weeks," said Megan Murphy, utilities communication coordinator for the city of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. There is typically a rise in nitrate levels this time of year because of all the fertilizers being used in... Read More »
Globe Gazette: Iowa DNR warns paddlers about cold water, debris
Posted May 15, 2013
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa officials are warning spring paddlers to be wary of cold water and debris piled on by full streams. The state Department of Natural Resources says the water may still be ice cold despite the warm temperatures. They encourage paddlers to have a wetsuit and a change of dry clothes until the water truly warms up. Recent rains have also caused streams near bank full. Water is flowing fast, and high water has collected debris like trees and limbs. They've been... Read More »
Posted May 15, 2013
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa officials are warning spring paddlers to be wary of cold water and debris piled on by full streams. The state Department of Natural Resources says the water may still be ice cold despite the warm temperatures. They encourage paddlers to have a wetsuit and a change of dry clothes until the water truly warms up. Recent rains have also caused streams near bank full. Water is flowing fast, and high water has collected debris like trees and limbs. They've been... Read More »
The Gazette: Nitrate levels up in Iowa rivers, but Cedar Rapids drinking water safe
Posted May 14, 2013
Rivers in Iowa are experiencing high nitrate levels, though the city of Cedar Rapids does not anticipate that high nitrate levels will impact the city’s drinking water supply. Levels must reach 10 milligrams per liter to prompt a health advisory, and the city has not had to issue such an advisory in the past. It does not expect to now either, Megan Murphy, communications director and education coordinator for the city’s Utilities Department, said Tuesday. Murphy noted that the... Read More »
Posted May 14, 2013
Rivers in Iowa are experiencing high nitrate levels, though the city of Cedar Rapids does not anticipate that high nitrate levels will impact the city’s drinking water supply. Levels must reach 10 milligrams per liter to prompt a health advisory, and the city has not had to issue such an advisory in the past. It does not expect to now either, Megan Murphy, communications director and education coordinator for the city’s Utilities Department, said Tuesday. Murphy noted that the... Read More »
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