Iowa DNR says Cedar River water quality plan isn't necessary, experts disagree
This marks the first time the DNR has proposed to withdraw such a plan.
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This marks the first time the DNR has proposed to withdraw such a plan.
The DNR is trying to withdraw the water quality improvement plan. Its the first TMDL withdrawal the agency has proposed.
Once the plant is up and running, it will be capable of treating about 910,000 gallons of municipal wastewater per day — a 50% increase in capacity.
River recreators should avoid contact with water during and for at least two weeks after flood events. Floodwaters have already impacted communities in the Yellowstone River basin, and more flooding is anticipated elsewhere in the state, such as in the Flathead River basin and Missoula County. Floodwaters can carry potentially dangerous debris and may contain chemicals and bacteria from damaged or overwhelmed wastewater treatment facilities and flooded homes, businesses, and agricultural fields.
Weeks of rain and snow in northwest Montana have kept the region's rivers and streams in flood stage, but experts say the worst has passed as more seasonal, sunny weather