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June 18, 2008 (*.pdf file)
Articles: Reminder - Innovative Energy Management Workshop for Water and Wastewater Treatment Utilities – Kansas City, July 22, 2008; Public Hearing Set to Discuss Changes to Chapter 61.2(2)“h” (Regional Permit 7)

April 30, 2008 (*.pdf file)
Articles: NPDES permits to be revised and updated

February 14, 2008 (*.pdf file)
Articles: EPA Approves Iowa’s Water Quality Standards

November 15, 2007 (*.pdf file)
Articles: Water Quality Standards Notice of Intended Action: Stream Use Designation Revisions, Public Hearing Schedule

Issue 4: May 24, 2007 (*.pdf file)
Articles: Joint Funding Workshops Scheduled, DNR Launches Database Offering Stream Use Assessment Reports

Issue 3: May 1, 2007 (*.pdf file)
Articles: DNR Asks For Iowans’ Help In Determining How Iowa’s Streams Are Used For Recreation

Issue 2: April 12, 2007 (*.pdf file)
Articles: Revisions of Water Quality Standards, State Revolving Fund Web Site Update, Worksheet On-Line for CWSRF Extended Financing, Proposed Livestock Water Quality Facility Rule

Issue 1: March 30, 2007 (*.pdf file)
Articles: DNR Water Discharge Permits Now Searchable Online, Proposed Revisions of Water Quality Standards, DNR Announces New Grant and Loan Programs to Help Iowans Install Urban Stormwater Practices

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Issue 15: December 12, 2006 (*.pdf file)
Articles: Additional Limits and Monitoring for Controlled Discharge Lagoons Discharging into Impaired Water Bodies, Operator Certification Interactive Website Goes Live on December 13, 2006, DNR Posts Status of Stream Assessment Field Work for Water Quality Standards, CWSRF Priority List Approved

Issue 14: November 7, 2006 (*.pdf file)
Articles: Proposed Rule - Iowa Administrative Code, 567 IAC 64 - Sewer Extension Construction Permit Provisions, Proposed Rule - Iowa Administrative Code, 567 IAC 67 - Standards for the Land Application of Sewage Sludge, DNR Plans to Update Section 401 Water Quality Rules, Update for Online NPDES Permit Search and Permit Renewal Application, NPDES Permit Renewal Deadlines

Issue 13: September 29, 2006 (*.pdf file)
Articles: New SRF Environmental Review Services Workshops, DNR plans to update NPDES rules, New Monitoring Requirements for Some Lagoons, Environmental Review Workshop Registration Form

Issue 12: August 1, 2006 (*.pdf file)
Articles: Disadvantaged Criteria Proposed for State Revolving Fund

Issue 11: June 28, 2006 (*.pdf file)
Article: NEW - Wastewater Disposal System Construction Permit Application Fee ($100)

Issue 10: June 5, 2006 (*.pdf file)
Articles: NPDES permit fee

Issue 9: May 17, 2006 (*.pdf file)
Articles: Water and Wastewater Funding Workshop, NPDES on the web, Iowa DNR Design Schedule G and Instructions for Schedule G

Issue 8: May 2, 2006 (*.pdf file)
Articles: $500 Million for Water Quality, CWSRF Intended Use Plan Released for Public Comment

Issue 7: April 18, 2006 (*.pdf file)
Articles: Septage cleaning and pumping rules changes proposed, Use Assessment and Attainability Analysis Field Work has Begun, Water Quality Listserver Archive

Issue 6: March 15, 2006 (*.pdf file)
Articles: Voluntary Data Collection & Reporting from Controlled Discharge Lagoons

Issue 5: March 10, 2006 (*.pdf file)
Articles: Reissue of General Permit #5, Wastewater Fees Rule Making Update, Water Quality Standards Update, Water Main Installation in LUST site areas, Operator Certification: Electronic Exams

Issue 4: January 13, 2006 (*.pdf file)
Articles: IowAccess Grant for Online NPDES Permit Renewal, Wastewater Fees Rules Update

Issue 3: January 11, 2006 (*.pdf file)
Articles: NPDES Permit Applications, City of DeWitt Finalizes Wastewater Loan, EPA Approves 2004 Standards for Cold Water Streams, Water Quality Standards Frequently Asked Questions

Issue 2: November 18, 2005 (*.pdf file)
Articles: New Wastewater Construction Processes Unveiled, Attention All Water Treatment Grade "A" Operators, 2005 Operator Certification Five Year Strategic Plan, Operator Certifications Electronic Exams, Operator Certification Rule and Policy Updates, Water Quality Standards Frequently Asked Questions

Issue 1: October 28, 2005 (*.pdf file)
Articles: NPDES Kaizen One Year Report, New Domestic Wastewater NPDES Permit Application Forms, Wastewater Fees, Water Quality Standards Frequently Asked Questions