She said: "Nitrates can get into our bloodstream if we drink water that contains too much of them, and that can result in ...

Sediment degrades the gravel and rock substrate on which game fish prefer to spawn, Gelwicks said. Unlike nitrate, which is ...

Preliminary discussions have already been held between the government and leading state-owned, cooperative and private sector ...

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But is it okay to re-boil water that's already in the kettle from last time? While bringing water to a boil disinfects it, you may have heard that boiling water more than once will somehow make the ...

Amla and beetroot juice is gaining traction as a natural remedy for boosting hemoglobin and red blood cell levels. Amla's ...

Home reverse osmosis systems are becoming more popular in central Iowa as nitrates affect public drinking water supplies.

DES MOINES, Iowa (KCCI) — For the last several weeks, Des Moines Water Works has been dealing with elevated nitrate levels in drinking water, forcing its Fleur Drive facility to operate at full ...

Wouldn't it be nice if plants could tell you their needs? If you suspect your yellowing leaves are from magnesium, you might want to read up on Epsom salt.

In Des Moines, the problem’s gotten so bad that lawn watering has been prohibited. But cities like Cedar Rapids and Iowa city have stayed relatively unfazed.

A new study published Wednesday found exposure to nitrates in drinking water could increase the risk of adverse birth outcomes.