Iowa report reveals 36 nitrate violations in drinking water last year
Iowa report reveals 36 nitrate violations in drinking water last year
A new report from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources shows there were 36 violations related to nitrates in drinking water last year. The report states that between 2020 and 2025, nitrate issues were the most common drinking water violations. The Environmental Protection Agency has set a standard of 10 milligrams per liter for nitrates in treated drinking water. A violation occurs when this limit is exceeded. The state’s largest regional water authority, Central Iowa Water Works, has not exceeded that standard.
A new report from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources shows there were 36 violations related to nitrates in drinking water last year. The report states that between 2020 and 2025, nitrate issues were the most common drinking water violations.
The Environmental Protection Agency has set a standard of 10 milligrams per liter for nitrates in treated drinking water. A violation occurs when this limit is exceeded. The state’s largest regional water authority, Central Iowa Water Works, has not exceeded that standard.