For immediate release: Oct. 25, 2012

 

1.      Boil advisory lifted for Fontanelle

2.      Waterloo meeting to discuss Casey Lake water quality improvement plan

 

BOIL ADVISORY LIFTED FOR FONTANELLE

 

MEDIA CONTACTS: Jerry Jordison at 712-243-1934 or [log in to unmask]

 

FONTANELLE – The city of Fontanelle lifted the boil advisory Oct. 19 after testing indicated the water supply was safe. 

 

The city took two sets of water samples 24 hours apart. After test results showed both samples tested negative for coliform bacteria, the city notified residents the advisory was lifted. 

 

The DNR recommended the boil advisory Oct. 15 after a break in a large water main left the city without water. Breaks in water pipes can allow contaminants to enter the water system. 

 

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WATERLOO MEETING TO DISCUSS CASEY LAKE WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PLAN 

 

MEDIA CONTACT: Jeff Berckes at 515-281-4791 or [log in to unmask] 

 

WATERLOO – Iowans interested in the results of a DNR study to improve water quality in Casey Lake in Tama County can attend a meeting Nov. 8. Citizens are encouraged to bring questions and ideas to improve the lake to the meeting for discussion.

 

Casey Lake, located in Hickory Hills Park, is on the state’s list of impaired waters for high levels of algae and pH. The current study, or DNR water quality improvement plan, shows how these problems are caused by too much phosphorus in the lake. The problems impact recreation on the lake and aquatic life.

 

The plan explores the amounts and sources of phosphorus entering the lake and offers potential solutions to reduce those levels and work toward fixing the problem. The document is designed as a guide for local resource agencies, partners, stakeholders and residents to improve the lake. Staff from the DNR’s Watershed Improvement Program will be on hand to answer questions. 

 

The Nov. 8 meeting will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Black Hawk County Conservation Board Administrative Office, 1346 W. Airline Highway, in Waterloo. Those not able to attend the public meeting can receive more information at www.iowadnr.gov/Environment/WaterQuality/WatershedImprovement/WatershedResearchData/WaterImprovementPlans/PublicMeetingsPlans.aspx and submit comments on the plan by Nov. 26 via:

E-mail: [log in to unmask]

Mail:  Jeff Berckes, care of Iowa DNR, Wallace State Office Building, 

502 E. Ninth St. Des Moines, Iowa 50319

 

After gathering Iowans’ comments, the DNR will forward the final plan, also called by its technical name of Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL), to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for approval. 

 

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