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:
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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