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Boil advisory issued for City of Moulton

• 7/10/2024 9:52:00 AM
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A boil advisory has been issued for the City of Moulton in Appanoose County following a water main break.

Boil advisory issued for City of Bayard

• 5/20/2024 8:36:00 PM
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BAYARD, Iowa -- A boil advisory has been issued for the City of Bayard in Guthrie County due to depressurization of the entire system.

Boil advisory issued for City of Audubon

• 5/17/2024 2:33:00 PM
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A boil advisory has been issued for the City of Audubon in Audubon County following a water main break.

Help stop aquatic hitchhikers this Memorial Day weekend

• 5/14/2024 12:25:00 PM
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The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds all boaters and anglers to “Clean, Drain, and Dry” their boats and equipment this Memorial Day weekend to protect Iowa lakes and rivers from aquatic hitchhikers.

Oil spill in Glenwood reaches Keg Creek

• 2/15/2024 1:45:00 PM
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DES MOINES – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating an oil spill at Keg Creek in Mills County. 

Boil Order for Kimballton Residents

• 2/1/2024 12:19:00 PM
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AUDUBON COUNTY, Iowa - Authorities with the the City of Kimballton in Audubon County are issuing a boiled water advisory for the community after pressure was lost to the distribution system from a water main break.

Boil advisory lifted for southwest side of Waukee

• 12/9/2023 9:59:00 AM
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WAUKEE - The boil advisory issued on Dec. 7 for the southwest side of Waukee has been lifted.

Boil advisory issued for southwest side of Waukee due to water main break

• 12/7/2023 3:02:00 PM
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WAUKEE -- A boil advisory has been issued for the southwest side of Waukee following a water main break. The incident happened at 10:30 a.m. near the intersection of 6th Street and Crosscreek Road when a contractor hit a 12 inch main, resulting in pressure loss.

Help prevent the spread of invasive aquatic plants around West Okoboji Lake

• 8/16/2023 7:23:00 AM
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The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is asking for help to prevent the spread of Eurasian watermilfoil and brittle naiad around West Okoboji Lake.

Invasive aquatic plants confirmed at West Okoboji Lake

• 8/9/2023 7:28:00 AM
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The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recently discovered Eurasian watermilfoil growing throughout the canals near Miller’s Bay and The Harbor canals on West Okoboji Lake in Dickinson County. Brittle naiad was also found in the Triboji lagoon. No Eurasian watermilfoil or brittle naiad was found in the main lake of West Okoboji or the other lakes in the Iowa Great Lakes chain.

Aggressive treatment planned for Eurasian watermilfoil found in Lost Grove Lake

• 6/13/2023 1:16:00 PM
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DAVENPORT - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will start treating Lost Grove Lake at the end of June with the approved aquatic herbicide Sonar A.S. to eliminate Eurasian watermilfoil.

Drinking Water Boil Advisory Lifted, But Level Yellow Water Use Restrictions Continue

• 6/2/2023 10:30:00 AM
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AVOCA--The Regional Water Rural Water District announced that the Boil Advisory which went into effect on May 25 has been lifted effective immediately, while the mandatory water usage restrictions remain in effect for users of its Avoca Treatment Plant Distribution System.

Aggressive treatment planned for Eurasian watermilfoil found in the Iowa Great Lakes

• 9/13/2022 12:22:00 PM
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SPIRIT LAKE - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will start treating East Okoboji, Upper Gar, Lake Minnewashta, and Lower Gar this week with the approved aquatic herbicide, Sonar A.S. to eliminate Eurasian watermoilfoil.

Iowa DNR will treat Iowa Great Lakes for invasive Eurasian watermilfoil

• 8/9/2022 2:18:00 PM
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SPIRIT LAKE - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) confirmed Eurasian watermilfoil is growing at multiple locations in East Okoboji Lake, Upper Gar Lake, Lake Minnewashta, and Lower Gar Lake in Dickinson County.

Management planned for Eurasian watermilfoil found at Lost Island Lake

• 8/2/2022 12:09:00 PM
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RUTHVEN – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) confirmed Eurasian watermilfoil is growing at four sites along the west and southwest side of Lost Island Lake, located three miles north of Ruthven in Palo Alto County.

Additional Communities Added to Boil Order for Warren Water District, City of Milo

• 7/26/2022 8:01:00 AM
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WARREN COUNTY, Iowa - Authorities with the Warren Water District issued a boil advisory for much of Warren County including the cities of Milo, Martinsdale, New Virginia, Truro and Saint Mary's after the rural water district experienced a ruptured water line late Sunday that affected water levels and pressure in several water towers.

Boil Order for Warren Water District, City of Milo

• 7/26/2022 7:57:00 AM
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WARREN COUNTY, Iowa - Authorities with the Warren Water District issued a boil advisory for customers east of Highway 65/69 in Warren County and the city of Milo after the rural water district experienced a ruptured water line late Sunday that affected water levels and pressure in several water towers.

Mitchellville boil order lifted

• 11/4/2021 2:55:00 PM
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MITCHELLVILLE - The boil advisory for the city of Mitchellville has been lifted after two sets of water samples tested safe for drinking.

Boil Order for City of Mitchellville

• 11/1/2021 1:58:00 PM
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MITCHELLVILLE, Iowa - Authorities issued a boil advisory for the entire community of Mitchellville after the city lost its water supply when a water main was damaged during a construction project.

Boil Advisory for Minburn in Dallas County

• 9/25/2021 8:31:00 PM
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MINBURN, Iowa - Authorities have issued a boil advisory for the residents of Minburn due to a water main break that caused a drop of pressure draining the water tower on Friday night. 

Boil advisory for Onawa in Monona County lifted

• 6/27/2021 8:43:00 PM
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ONAWA - The boil advisory for Onawa that was issued on June 25 has now been lifted.

Boil advisory issued for Onawa in Monona County

• 6/25/2021 12:17:00 PM
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ONAWA - A malfunctioning sensor drained the city of Onawa’s water storage structure overnight Thursday.

Help stop aquatic hitchhikers this Memorial Day weekend

• 5/18/2021 1:40:00 PM
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The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds all boaters and anglers to “Clean, Drain, and Dry” their boats and equipment this Memorial Day weekend to protect Iowa lakes and rivers from aquatic hitchhikers.

Precautionary Boil Water Advisory Issued for Adel

• 8/11/2020 1:50:00 PM
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This advisory is due to a power loss at the water treatment plant that resulted in use of the emergency connection with Xenia Rural Water and a subsequent water main break on a four inch line close to the elevated storage tower.

Help stop aquatic hitchhikers this Memorial Day weekend

• 5/19/2020 1:32:00 PM
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The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds all boaters and anglers to “Clean, Drain, and Dry” their boats and equipment this Memorial Day weekend to protect Iowa lakes and rivers from aquatic hitchhikers.

Boil Advisory near Walnut Woods lifted

• 5/5/2020 3:03:00 PM
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WEST DES MOINES - The Southwest Polk Water Service has lifted a boil advisory for an area near Walnut Woods State Park in southwest Polk County.

Public drinking water safe to drink; Know what to and what NOT to flush down your toilet

• 3/20/2020 4:28:00 PM
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The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is providing this important information about COVID-19 as it relates to public drinking water to provide clarity to the public.

Boil advisory in Stockton lifted

• 6/18/2019 2:10:00 PM
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STOCKTON—The boil advisory in Stockton was lifted June 17 after tests from water samples showed the water was safe to drink.

Boil advisory lifted, water safe to consume in Mystic in Appanoose County

• 6/14/2019 2:42:00 PM
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MYSTIC, Iowa – The Boil Advisory in place for the city of Mystic since June 11th has now been lifted following repairs made to a broken water main.  

Muscatine County town of Stockton on boil advisory

• 6/13/2019 11:00:00 AM
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STOCKTON – A broken water main caused the city of Stockton to advise residents to boil their drinking water starting this morning.

Boil Advisory issued for Mystic in Appanoose County

• 6/11/2019 1:52:00 PM
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MYSTIC – Residents in the city of Mystic are under a boil advisory following a water main break.

Management planned for Eurasian watermilfoil found at Crystal Lake

• 4/23/2019 3:12:00 PM
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Crystal Lake, Iowa – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) confirmed last fall that Eurasian watermilfoil was growing again in Crystal Lake, located seven miles west of Forest City in Hancock County.

Boil Advisory lifted, water safe to consume in Glenwood

• 4/13/2019 7:10:00 PM
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GLENWOOD, Iowa – The Boil Advisory in place for the city of Glenwood for nearly the past month has now been lifted following extensive work and testing to the treatment plant.

Officials ask for public's cooperation with conserving and boiling water in Glenwood

• 4/4/2019 8:10:00 AM
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GLENWOOD, Iowa – Residents of Glenwood are strongly encouraged by city officials and the DNR to continue to conserve water and only use it for necessities after boiling.

Water advisories in place for southwest Iowa communities

• 3/21/2019 8:07:00 AM
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SOUTHWEST IOWA – This morning the City of Glenwood's water treatment plant was inundated by the floodwaters, forcing the plant to be shut down and city officials have issued a boil water advisory.

DNR responding to train derailment, crude oil spill

• 6/22/2018 1:37:00 PM
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DOON, Iowa -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is on scene of a crude oil spill caused by a train derailment, just south of Doon, Iowa, that occurred earlier this morning

Creston and Southern Iowa Rural Water Association customers advised to boil water

• 6/1/2018 9:56:00 AM
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CRESTON - A boil advisory has been issued by the Southern Iowa Rural Water Association (SIRWA) and Creston Water Works following issues with the filtration system at the Creston Water Treatment Plant. The SIRWA and Creston Water Works is issuing this drinking water warning to all of their customers.

Iowans working to protect and improve water quality mark Soil and Water Conservation Week

• 4/30/2018 3:10:00 PM
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Iowans working together in their communities and backyards to improve soil and water quality, many with the help of DNR assistance and funding, are marking Soil and Water Conservation week April 29-May 5 to celebrate their achievements and inspire others to begin work on their own land.

Boil advisory issued in Calamus after pressure drop

• 4/2/2018 5:02:00 PM
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CALAMUS - Water pressure dropped this afternoon in the Clinton County town of Calamus after a 4-inch water main broke on the south side of town.

Boil advisory issued for Calamus

• 1/14/2018 2:49:00 PM
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CALAMUS, Iowa – A boil advisory has been issued for the town of Calamus in Clinton County after a water main break that occurred on January 14, 2018.

Boil advisory lifted in Kellogg

• 1/5/2018 2:32:00 PM
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KELLOGG - A boil advisory in the Jasper County city of Kellogg was lifted this morning after test results showed the tap water is safe to drink.

Kellogg under boil advisory in Jasper County

• 1/3/2018 2:34:00 PM
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KELLOGG - A break in a small water main in the 300 block of High Street Tuesday afternoon caused the city of Kellogg to lose water pressure for about an hour.

Compost on Iowa Capitol lawns to help improve soil quality and promote cleaner water

• 9/7/2017 1:24:00 PM
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DES MOINES — In a partnership with the DNR and other state agencies to improve soil quality and reduce stormwater runoff on the Iowa Capitol grounds, crews will be applying layers of compost on the State Capitol Terrace lawns the week of Sept. 11. 

Stay tuned as NRCS changes soil loss equation

• 2/17/2017 10:47:00 AM
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NRCS is planning to replace the Universal Soil Loss Equation (RUSLE2) with WEPP, the Water Erosion Prediction Project model, possibly in the next six months.

St. Ansgar boil advisory lifted

• 2/2/2017 8:23:00 AM
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ST. ANSGAR – City officials lifted a boil advisory today after laboratory results show the city’s water is safe to drink.

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