(Des Moines) Water Works to proceed with lawsuit over nitrates

[rurallib]

http://www.kcci.com/news/water-works-board-to-vote-on-lawsuit-over-nitrates/31710138

The board met in a closed session to discussion potential litigation, after hearing testimony from concerned Iowans. The board voted to sue Calhoun, Buena Vista and Sac counties.

In January it sent a notice of intent to sue, which is part of a procedure outlined in the federal Clean Water Act.

The counties oversee 10 drainage districts north of Des Moines that help move water from fields.

The lawsuit will claim the drainage districts are the same as city wastewater treatment plants and should be regulated.

[IADEMO2004]

1. Good Luck Des Moines. Water is an endangered resource.

Small rural towns don't have the funds to do this.