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Aquifers Deplete As Iowa Water Use Constraints Grow
The Jordan aquifer in Northeast Iowa shows significant decline as industry shifts to cooling towers to save water. Minnesota’s pumping affects Iowa’s Jordan, which sits shallower there, raising costs and prompting water scarcity warnings. Farmers report spraying needs of about 30,000 gallons daily during spring peak. Authorities estimate up to 200,000 wells in use, with uncertain overall consumption and remaining reserves. Friday: two state law stories on water usage.
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Iowa
Ralph Russell
Green Engineering
Cedar Rapids
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Gieseke
Minnesota
Marvin DeRycke
Farmers
Belle Plaine
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