New program lets Iowans test local water quality amid rising nitrate concerns

It's been a summer of concerns over nitrates in bodies of water with some of Iowa's rivers testing above safe levels. Now, Linn County’s chapter of the Izaak Wa ...
Hubert H. Humphrey School of Public Affairs

5 Questions on Safe Drinking Water in Minnesota

A new State Drinking Water Strategy has been released by the Minnesota Department of Health. Professor Peter Calow, a water ...

We tested if a specialized magnetic powder could remove microplastics from drinking water: The answer is yes

Microplastics are the crumbs of our plastic world, tiny pieces that come from bigger items breaking apart or from products ...
Denton Record-Chronicle

Denton will test smart water meters in new pilot program to cut costs, catch leaks

Last week, the Denton City Council moved the city’s utilities closer to full automation with a new pilot program using ...
The Cool Down on MSN

Researchers make stark discovery after testing schools' drinking water: 'This is more than a study'

"Equipment without expertise is useless." Researchers make stark discovery after testing schools' drinking water: 'This is more than a study' first appeared on The Cool Down.
Farmers Weekly Interactive

Benefits of feeding transition milk to calves

Helping calves build immunity quickly from the moment they are born goes far beyond the “colostrum story”, according to ...
The Gazette

Nitrate Watch coordinator explains how Iowans can take ownership over their water quality

The quality of Iowa's water is a top environmental concern in Iowa, and for many Iowans, there can be a feeling of ...