Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas found in all corners of Iowa. It is at levels above what the Environmental ...

A large study in The BMJ links common food preservatives (like sorbates and nitrites) to increased cancer risks. Experts urge ...

For more than 25 years, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources has been testing the water at dozens of sites in rivers and ...

High-nitrate feeds can be deadly for overwintering beef cows. They can be used, but only if they’re processed and diluted in ...

Drinking beet juice may be helpful for people trying to improve their heart health, according to one study. Researchers found ...

Free Jan. 13 lunch-hour webinar helps southeast Minnesota well owners understand karst geology, nitrate risks and practical ...

Researchers explain how nitrate from farming and fish ponds moves through water and pollutes freshwater lakes.

Can Water Quality Improvement Project money be used to pay for testing of well water on Shelter Island? It was tapped for testing water samples in the Center triangle in 2023 when $14,863 was applied ...

In an era of ever-increasing cost of living, the Kansas Legislature is focusing on property tax relief in the upcoming session on Monday. One constitutional amendment in particular will be up for ...

Williams Bay residents faced a water crisis due to high levels of nitrite, nitrate, and ammonia. Officials used confusing scientific jargon at public meetings, making it difficult for residents to ...