Central Iowa Water Works asks for voluntary reduction in outdoor watering

By: Kadin Luhmann

Outlets: Iowa Capital Dispatch

Published: May 27, 2026

Words: 291

Last Updated: 1 month, 2 weeks ago

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Central Iowa Water Works is encouraging central Iowa businesses and residents to reduce outdoor water use in response to high water demand, increased nitrate concentrations and operational strain on the regional water treatment system.

The water utility, which serves 20% of Iowans, issued a Stage II Water Alert, asking residents and businesses to voluntarily reduce outdoor water use by 50%.

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