Across the central U.S., nitrate from crop fertilizer and livestock facilities is seeping into water underground. Many family ...

Although many Iowans rarely check the nitrate levels in their homes, that's beginning to change thanks to Iowa Citizens for ...

You've got questions about Central Iowa's water since officials have banned commercial and residential lawn watering due to high levels of nitrates in water sources. We've got answers. Sign up for our ...

LITTLE BIT, AND WE’LL CHECK BACK IN WITH YOU SOON. RIGHT NOW, MUCH OF CENTRAL IOWA IS STILL UNDER A LAWN WATERING BAN. IT’S DUE TO HIGH NITRATE LEVELS IN OUR WATER SOURCES. YOU’RE TAKING A LOOK AT ALL ...

Quick strip tests reveal how much nitrogen is already available in soil and irrigation water, helping you avoid unnecessary ...

While nitrate contamination continues to affect water systems across Iowa, local officials say Ames residents can be ...

KCCI EIGHT NEWS, IOWA’S NEWS LEADER. YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT THE QUALITY OF THE WATER THAT COMES OUT OF YOUR TAP. AND WE ARE WORKING TO ANSWER ALL OF THEM. SO HERE’S ONE THAT WE’VE BEEN ASKED A LOT.

Much of central Iowa remains under a lawn watering ban due to elevated nitrate levels in water sources. While officials assure residents that tap water is safe to drink, discrepancies between at-home ...