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DNR On Site To Assist With Flooding Of Wastewater Plants In Northeast Iowa

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has reported that six cities in northeast Iowa have wastewater treatment plants that are completely or partially covered with flood waters. Two more cities are expecting their treatment plants to flood as water levels continue to rise. Aside from the obvious high-water dangers, DNR officials are warning people to avoid contact with floodwaters because of the potential contamination from wastewater, chemicals, petroleum products and other materials washed into the water. Most of the flood damage has occurred along the Upper Iowa, Turkey and Wapsipinicon Rivers. Four DNR specialists conducted site visits Thursday to assess damages and offer assistance in bringing the wastewater treatment systems back into normal operation. A listing of the plants impacted can be found below.

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Howard County: Chester (anticipated); Protivin on the Chickasaw/Howard line; and Elma

Winneshiek County: Decorah/Freeport; Fort Atkinson

Fayette County: Waucoma; Elgin (anticipated)

Allamakee County: Interstate Light and Power at Lansing

Howard/Mitchell County Line: DNR is working with Riceville

 

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