The map focuses on arsenic, chromium-6, and nitrate — all scientifically known to cause cancer and other health issues.

Nitrate contamination of Iowa’s rivers has surged in recent weeks amid heavy, widespread rainfall, according to data collected by the Iowa Water Quality Information System. Concentrations of nitrate ...

As Central Iowa Water Works imposes a lawn-watering ban to help ensure member utilities have the capacity to treat high levels of nitrates in their source water, some central Iowans are eyeing the ...

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It’s been a wet spring across Iowa, but water utilities in the Des Moines area are asking people to save water because nitrate levels are high in the Des Moines and Raccoon rivers. The rivers are a ...

Nitrate pollution in public drinking water across rural Minnesota is not only widespread but getting worse, a new report shows. While not a surprising finding, the analysis released Wednesday is a ...

YODER, Kan. (KSNW) — Nitrate levels in the water supply for Reno County Rural Water District 101 remain above safe limits, officials confirmed this week. A water sample taken on June 2 tested at 12 ...

TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNW) – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has issued a nitrate advisory for the City of Lucas public water supply system in Russell County. The advisory took effect on ...

WISNER, Nebraska (KTIV) -The City of Wisner, Nebraska is reporting high levels of nitrate in the water. They are the second Siouxland water system to recently announce high nitrates in a water system.

Nitrate contamination makes water unconsumable hence, reducing access to drinking water - a key factor of well-being as recognized in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 6). While nitrate source ...