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flag Polk County funds water quality monitoring extension beyond 2026 to track nitrate and protect public health.

flag Polk County is investing $200,000 to extend Iowa’s water quality monitoring system beyond summer 2026, ensuring real-time data on nitrate, pH, and other key indicators at 80 stream sites. flag The University of Iowa-run system, which lost state funding in 2023, relies on temporary support from the Walton Family Foundation and now needs $600,000 annually to operate. flag Polk’s funding, partially from unspent research dollars and ARPA funds, aims to encourage other counties to contribute. flag Officials stress the data’s importance for tracking conservation efforts, protecting public health amid rising nitrate levels, and guiding science-based policy.

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