Environmental groups in Iowa request federal intervention for ag pollution contaminating private wells with high nitrate levels, similar to Minnesota's case.
Environmental groups in Iowa seek federal intervention for ag pollution contaminating private wells with high nitrate levels, mirroring a similar petition for Minnesota. Last year, the U.S. EPA directed Minnesota to analyze the problem, provide clean drinking water, and develop long-term plans. Iowa's EPA intervention is likely, as both states share similar topography and industrial agriculture issues.
April 26, 2024
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