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Report Raises Health Concerns about Nitrate in Drinking Water

WEBThe white paper focuses on significant findings that multiple studies have associated with nitrate in drinking water, including birth defects, bladder cancer and …

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WIND TURBINES HEALTH

WEBwind turbine health e˛ ects. They compiled a list of 32 symptoms and health conditions referenced in this literature and found that the health e˛ ects most commonly blamed on …

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New health report finds increased asthma rates, lung disease in …

WEBReport from Iowa Environmental Council and health partners finds increased asthma rates in communities with coal plants. Des Moines, IA — A new report from the …

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Leading the way to create a safe, healthy environment and …

WEBMore than 25 years of leading the way to create a safe, healthy environment and sustainable future for Iowa. Through advocacy, education and coalition-building, we …

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Wind Turbines And Health

WEBhealth, yet there is not enough evidence to fi nd more than annoyance and no other health e˛ ects, it is reasonable to look for other explanations, including confounding …

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Spoiling the Fun: Harmful Algal Blooms and Microcystin

WEBHealth Impacts. HABs can produce toxins that cause illness in people and animals. The most common group of toxins are microcystins. According to the Centers for Disease …

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NITRATE IN DRINKING WATER: A Public Health Concern For …

WEBHealth Concerns Analyses of animal research and human epidemiological studies suggest links between elevated nitrate concentrations in drinking water and several birth defects, …

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New Threshold More Protective of Public Health

WEBThe health threat posed by microcystin was part of the reason IEC created the Weekly Water Watch. We want to be sure everyone swimming, boating, and …

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Health and Building Decarbonization 101

WEBHealth and Building Decarbonization 101. Join Emma Hines (RMI), our Midwest BDC Health Working Group Leader, for this training webinar. We’ll cover the …

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HEALTHY LANDS, HEALTHY WATERS: A WATERSHED …

WEBLike a comprehensive health plan with individual components targeted to address specific concerns and improve overall health, a watershed framework should be holistic. …

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Toxic algae blooms pose threat to human, animal health

WEBContact: Katy Heggen, Iowa Environmental Council. office: 515-244-1194 x 210. [email protected]. Toxic algae blooms pose threat to human, animal …

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Water and Land Fact Sheets

WEBPollutants in Iowa’s surface waters and groundwater affect the safety of drinking water and recreational waters. Some of the health effects can be immediate such as exposure to …

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Executive Summary

WEBother health issues, including birth defects, cancers, thyroid problems and a variety of other health concerns. Most of these associations have been found when nitrate levels are …

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EPA Recommends New Water Quality Standard for Microcystin

WEBHuman health symptoms include skin rashes, nausea, diarrhea, fatigue, and damage to the nervous system, liver, and kidneys. Symptoms can occur after direct …

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NUTRIENT POLLUTION IN IOWA’S RECREATIONAL WATERS

WEBHEALTH EFFECTS MICROCYSTIN WARNINGS IN IOWA: 252 WARNINGS AT 39 DNR-MONITORED BEACHES2 Nitrate pollution can lead to harmful algal blooms that release …

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Iowa Sets New State Record for Blue-Green Algae Advisories

WEBCall the DNR Beach Monitoring Hotline at 515-725-3434 to report a potential blue-green algae bloom. A chart showing State Park Beaches with documented …

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IEC comments on new EPA coal plant pollution rules

WEBCoal is the energy source of the past and we commend EPA for recognizing its harmful impact on the health of Iowans. IEC is committed to helping our state make …

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New report reveals true costs of CAFOs in Iowa

WEBDes Moines, IA. – November 14, 2023 – Iowans are shelling out hundreds of millions of dollars to treat their drinking water and pay for treatment of life-threatening health care …

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Public Health Day on the Hill: Celebrate Public Health

WEBThe Iowa Environmental Council hosts several events throughout the year, including our Environmental Lobby Day during legislative session and Pro H 2 O in the …

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IOWA ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL SOURCE WATER …

WEB1. Protects public health: Contaminated source water can contain bacteria or chemicals that cause illness or long-term health risks. The City of Cedar Rapids estimates expenses of …

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NRS is not 'makin' progress' on the Raccoon River

WEBAccording to public data from Des Moines Water Works, since 1974 the monthly average nitrate concentration in the Raccoon River increased from 5 mg/L to …

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