Indianola Municipal Utilities released a statement regarding the recent announcement by Central Iowa Water Works banning lawn watering for partner organizations.
“While some of our neighboring communities in central Iowa are implementing water usage restrictions, IMU water customers are not under any such restrictions. Our water crews continuously monitor all aspects of our water production, and with no areas of concern, IMU operations are business as usual. We will monitor the situation, and provide updates as needed should the situation change. Thank you for your continued support and the opportunity to serve our community.”
Residents of Norwalk, Cumming, and users of Warren Rural Water District are currently banned from watering their lawns due to rising nitrate levels in the water, as announced Thursday afternoon in a joint press conference by Polk County Emergency Management, Central Iowa Water Works, and Polk County Public Health.
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Water from the Des Moines River and Raccoon River is currently safe to drink for all, however, at the current rate of water consumption for those using Central Iowa Water Works and their partner agencies, nitrate levels will violate the standard set by the EPA, and if the standard is violated, pregnant women and children under the age of six months should not drink water.
Find a FAQ sheet about nitrate levels and the safety of drinking water below.