WFLA News Channel 8

From Source to Tap: How city water purification works

Cities typically draw water from diverse sources, such as rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Each source presents unique challenges, ranging from pollution concerns to industrial runoff. Pollution, both ...
Iowa Public Radio

Nitrate levels remain high in central Iowa rivers. Here's a look at how water is tested and treated before the tap

Chemist Lisa Morarend explained how ion chromatography is used to measure nitrate and other contaminants in water samples at the Fleur Drive Treatment Plant in Des Moines during a press event Tuesday.
KCCI Des Moines

Inside Central Iowa Water Works' testing laboratory

KCCI EIGHT NEWS AT SIX CENTRAL IOWA WATER WORKS IS GIVING US AN INSIDE LOOK AT HOW THE WATER COMING THROUGH ITS TREATMENT FACILITIES IS TESTED FOR NITRATES. THEY SAY THEIR MACHINES ARE ACCURATE DOWN ...
Lawrence Journal-World

Clinton Water Treatment Plant presented with best-tasting tap water trophy

The taste of victory was sweet on Tuesday night for staff at the Clinton Water Treatment Plant as they accepted the trophy ...
OPB

$3 million every 2 months: Salem gets update on drinking water treatment costs

Morgan Barnaby / OPB Salem city leaders will receive an update this week on drawdowns to the Detroit Reservoir and how it will affect drinking water for around 200,000 residents. At a City Council ...