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Management planned for Eurasian watermilfoil found at Clear Lake

Management planned for Eurasian watermilfoil found at Clear Lake

  • 8/13/2024 2:37:00 PM
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CLEAR LAKE - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recently discovered that Eurasian watermilfoil has spread in Clear Lake in Cerro Gordo County. A small area was originally found last fall east of the McIntosh Beach and treated this May. A larger area was found last week near Farmer’s Beach.
Boil Order for City of Granger

Boil Order for City of Granger

  • 8/6/2024 4:39:00 PM
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DES MOINES--A boil advisory has been issued for the City of Granger in Polk/Dallas County following a water pressure loss at their water towers. They are in the process of refilling water towers and flushing the system.
Boil advisory issued for City of Bayard

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.
Help stop aquatic hitchhikers this Memorial Day weekend

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

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

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 issued for southwest side of Waukee due to water main break

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.
Invasive aquatic plants confirmed at 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.
Additional Communities Added to Boil Order for Warren Water District, City of Milo

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

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

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

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

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. 
Help stop aquatic hitchhikers this Memorial Day weekend

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

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

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

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.
Boil advisory in Stockton lifted

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.
Water advisories in place for southwest Iowa communities

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

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

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.
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