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'The phone's been ringing a lot': Central Iowans install home water filters amid rising nitrate concerns
DES MOINES, Iowa -- As nitrate levels in Central Iowa's drinking water sources remain at near-historic highs, local companies that offer home water filtration services are experiencing a surge in demand. “I’d say extremely busy- that’s a good way to put it,” said TJ Riley, who owns Iowa Soft Water. “The phone’s been ringing a lot.” Riley, a self-described "water snob" who moonlights as a commercial airline pilot, launched the company after a maj…

Central Iowa Water Works plans treatment capacity increase to prevent future watering bans
Central Iowa Water Works’ long-range plans will increase water treatment capacity by 25%, and once in place would prevent water conservation orders like the lawn watering ban currently in place. In the meantime, CIWW leadership said the lawn watering ban…
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