The Wapsipinicon River, elevated by heavy mid-July rains, deposits mud on a boat ramp Tuesday as it recedes. Sedimentation covers beneficial fish habitat and makes it hard for sight-feeding game fish ...

Nitrates are naturally-occurring chemicals found in soil, water, the human body, and some foods — either naturally or as additives, according to the Cleveland Clinic. The nitrates in plant foods like ...

The public utility will route its discharge of brine waste — the byproduct of its water purification treatment — into the city’s sanitary sewer system. The decision comes as the utility continues to ...

Anglian Water takes raw water from rivers including the River Nar, Wensum and Wissey, in Norfolk A water company that has identified rising nitrate levels in raw untreated water is planning to improve ...

Share on Pinterest Cancer risk factors or boosters of heart health: What is the truth about nitrates? Image credit: Rein Cheng/Stocksy. Many studies suggest that nitrates benefit cardiovascular health ...