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Petroleum release near Avoca reaches West Nishnabotna River

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating a petroleum release near Avoca in Pottawattamie County.

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June 24, 2025
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DNR Investigating Fish Kill at Dean Lake in Des Moines

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating a fish kill at Dean Lake in southeast Des Moines.

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June 11, 2025
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DNR issues air quality advisory through Thursday

Iowa DNR has issued a statewide Air Quality Alert through 6 a.m. Thursday, June 5. The Air Quality Index (AQI) may reach the red or unhealthy category.

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June 3, 2025
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Regional Water boil advisory lifted for all direct customers; remains in effect for five communities

The boil advisory issued for the Regional Water Rural Water Association system on May 14 has been lifted, but remains in effect for five communities.

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June 2, 2025
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Regional Water boil advisory lifted for one community; remains in effect for others

The Regional Water Rural Water District announced that the drinking water boil advisory for the City of Avoca has been lifted effective immediately.

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June 2, 2025
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Bottled water advisory issued for City of Kimballton

The city of Kimballton in Audubon County has issued a bottled water advisory for the entire community following a pressure loss. 

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May 7, 2025
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Diesel fuel spill reaches Little Walnut Creek in Dallas County

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating a diesel fuel spill at Little Walnut Creek in Dallas County.

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May 4, 2025
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Heavy rainfall causes wastewater discharge in Story County

Heavy rainfall results in wastewater discharge into the South Skunk River in Story County.

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April 28, 2025
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Wastewater enters Boyer River near Denison

An estimated 500 gallons of wastewater entered the Boyer River early Sunday morning due to a valve malfunction at Smithfield Fresh Meats Corporation in Denison.

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April 28, 2025
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Red dye spill in Maquoketa and Prairie Creek expected to enter Maquoketa River

Maquoketa - On Tuesday around 11 a.m., a 330 gallon tote of wood mulch dye was punctured on a semi truck at the Kwik Star at 102 David Street in Maquoketa.

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April 24, 2025
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Investigation continues into fertilizer spill impacting Lizard Creek

DNR field staff were investigating a spill for the third day after fertilizer from CJ Bio America entered the South Branch of Lizard Creek on April 14.

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April 16, 2025
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DNR investigating fish kill in Fort Dodge

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating a fish kill at the South Branch of Lizard Creek in Fort Dodge.

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April 14, 2025
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Source of murky water near North Raccoon River in Jefferson identified

The source of the dark and murky water in a stormwater drainage ditch near the North Raccoon River in Jefferson has been identified.

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March 28, 2025
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This image shows a stormwater drainage ditch with discolored water in Daubendiek Park in Jefferson
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DNR investigating murky water near North Raccoon River in Jefferson

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating a stormwater drainage ditch containing dark colored water near the North Raccoon River in Jefferson.

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March 27, 2025
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This image shows a stormwater drainage ditch with discolored water in Daubendiek Park in Jefferson
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Wastewater discharge reaches Saylor Creek in Polk County

ANKENY - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has been contacted regarding a wastewater discharge into Saylor Creek in Polk County.

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February 10, 2025
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