Iowa Water Lawsuit Calls Some Farming Practices Into Question

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Clay Masters
All Things Considered | Apr 7, 2015

The state's largest water utility is suing county boards for polluting rivers the city uses for drinking water. At the heart of the fight is whether or not farmers should be forced to comply with federal water quality standards.

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