Ethanol stirs fear of water shortage
Some say Iowa fuel plants may be depleting supplies

By JASON CLAYWORTH
REGISTER STAFF WRITER

The mass quantity of water needed for Iowa's booming ethanol industry - 
billions of gallons each year - has raised concerns among state officials 
who say laws may be needed to prevent a water shortage in the state.

Several lawmakers say that a close look at the issue is necessary and that 
laws may be needed to require ethanol facilities to recycle water.

"As it relates to water, I'm more concerned about the production of ethanol 
right now" than with the proximity of livestock facilities to streams, said 
state Sen. Matt McCoy, a Des Moines Democrat. "That's got me very, very 
concerned."


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