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 ...

Benefits: Effective in killing pathogens like bacteria, viruses, and parasites. Ideal in emergencies, rural areas, or boil ...

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.

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.

Low levels of nitrate in drinking water can be associated with an increased risk of preterm birth and low birthweight, according to a new study.

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 als… ...

Nitrate levels remain elevated in the Des Moines and Raccoon rivers, two of the drinking water sources for Central Iowa Water Works' 600,000 customers. The regional utility recently shared how it ...