Tag: Best Management Practices


Des Moines, Iowa Sues Three Upstream Counties Over Nutrient Pollution

The City of Des Moines, Iowa has given formal notice that it intends to sue three upstream counties discharging water with high nitrate concentrations.  At issue is the fact that the Des Moines Water Works spends roughly $4,000 a day to operate a specialized denitrification facility.  Water Works officials say it is pretty clear that […]