Introduction
Efforts Made
Positive Impact
Change in Iowa
Change Nationally
"Deposits"
Iowa's Rivers
Regulation
And Finally
“Since 1996, nitrate levels have dropped by 87 percent. Better livestock facilities and modern farm management practices are making the difference.”
Randy Pleima, General Manager, Mahaska Rural Water Systems, Inc.

Farm families who raise livestock take their commitment to environmental quality very seriously. After all, they swim, fish, canoe, snorkel, boat, ski and drink the water too, just like you and your family.