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First-ever ban on watering lawns in central Iowa due to nitrate levels in rivers

Water service could be cut off if residents and businesses violate the ban.
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
ABC News
https://abcnews.go.com/US/ban-watering-lawns-central-iowa-due-nitrate-levels/st…
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