Fewer Iowa beach advisories amid algae toxin decline
Iowa’s beach monitoring shows 86 percent fewer toxin advisories in 2017 versus 2016, with Backbone State Park issuing 13 of 15 weeks and Nine Eagles State Park logging 10 bacteria advisories. Officials note monitoring changes not suspected, while weather influences toxin levels and runoff.
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Change to water quality testing raises opposition
Washington Iowa public hearing on Iowa DNR proposed rule to drop the single sample maximum for E coli in recreational waters draws concern. Residents including John Miller of Fairfield oppose lowering standards arguing the measure is too lenient and would shrink the impaired waters list. Critics urge better public education as hearings continue in Urbandale and Harlan with online comments open.
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