Even low levels of nitrate—a common agricultural runoff and drinking water contaminant—are associated with increased risks of ...

As near-record nitrate levels strain water supply, Central Iowa Water Works asks residents to slash watering, and ...

Central Iowa Water Works' nitrate removal facility reduces nitrate levels significantly, ensuring safe and reliable water for ...

A ban on lawn watering across the Central Iowa Water Works system is staying in place. Staff said conservation efforts over the weekend helped to keep nitrate levels in drinking water within the ...

Exposure to a common agricultural contaminant in drinking water, even in small doses, may be linked to increased risks of preterm birth, a new study has found. The pollutant, called nitrate, is ...

Nitrate levels in the Cedar River, which supplies drinking water for Cedar Rapids, have increased in recent days, but remain ...

Nitrate pollution affects Iowa's largest cities — Des Moines, ... Boone and Xenia asked parents to not use the water for baby formula, juice and other food given to infants.

Nitrate in the water distributed by one of Cedar Rapids' two treatment plants peaked at nearly 9 parts per million — the ... That most commonly affects infants who drink formula with tainted ...

Testing done by Aqua Illinois found 11.9mg/L nitrate levels in University Park, Illinois drinking water, health officials said Sunday. The federal drinking level standard nitrate level is 10mg/L.

OTTUMWA, Iowa — Ottumwa, Iowa, is using a second source of water to combat rising nitrate levels in its drinking water, ensuring safety for its 25,000 residents.

Customers of Aqua Illinois complained Monday about the quality of water they receive from the utility and the company’s response to nitrate contamination affecting University Park and other ...