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Water Works threatens suit over Iowa nitrate pollution
The Des Moines Water Works board voted to sue three northwest Iowa counties if their drainage districts do not curb nitrate discharges into the Raccoon River within 60 days. Officials argue drainage systems act as point sources, while critics urge cooperation and conservation over lawsuits.
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