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Worried about nitrates in water? Here's what to know about home reverse osmosis systems

As Central Iowa Water Works imposes a lawn-watering ban to help ensure member utilities have the capacity to treat high levels of nitrates in their source water, some central Iowans are eyeing the ...
HTR Media

Well owners in Manitowoc County can get free nitrate screenings March 10-14. Here's how.

MANITOWOC – Private well owners are encouraged to get well water tested each year for the presence of nitrates. Manitowoc County Soil & Water Conservation Department March 10-14 will offer free well ...
KCCI Des Moines

Answers to frequently asked questions about Iowa water quality, nitrates, testing and more

KCCI EIGHT NEWS, IOWA’S NEWS LEADER. YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT THE QUALITY OF THE WATER THAT COMES OUT OF YOUR TAP. AND WE ARE WORKING TO ANSWER ALL OF THEM. SO HERE’S ONE THAT WE’VE BEEN ASKED A LOT.
Des Moines Register

Will a drinking water ban be implemented? Water quality questions answered:

Over the past several weeks, nitrate levels in the Des Moines metro's drinking water have been a hot topic of discussion. A lawn watering ban that was implemented June 12 prompted rumors of a ...
KCCI Des Moines

What happens to leftover nitrate after it's removed from drinking water in central Iowa?

Central Iowa Water Works is removing nitrates and keeping levels below the EPA's threshold of 10 milligrams per liter. But what happens to those nitrates after they're removed from our water? KCCI's ...