A UC Davis study reveals that extreme weather, such as heavy rains following droughts, rapidly pushes nitrates from ...

EPA says parts of Des Moines, Raccoon, Iowa, Cedar and S. Skunk rivers should be added to Iowa's impaired waters list because ...

But it was lower than the maximum concentration allowed by the EPA for drinking water, a limit meant to prevent high human ..

Climate-driven extreme weather conditions, such as droughts and intense precipitation, may be accelerating the pace at which ...

Iowa’s major urban drinking water supplies are contaminated with levels of toxic nitrates, linked to cancer, that exceed ...

Extreme weather from climate change, including droughts and heavy rains, may increase the risk of nitrates from fertilizers ...

Impaired waters have an identified pollutant that exceeds water quality standards and require a water improvement plan, known ...

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) added seven water segments to Iowa's 2024 impaired water list, including parts ...

For a safe and enjoyable swim, keeping pool water clean and properly balanced is essential. Remove leaves, insects, and ...

Several Kansas counties are seeing a dramatic increase in groundwater contamination. The region’s nitrate pollution comes ...

High nitrate levels in drinking water can increase health risks ... By using conservation practices that limit leftover nitrates in the crop's root zone after harvest, farmers can help reduce ...