Snapshots* |
Answers to common questions related to drinking and ambient water quality in the context of the agricultural Midwest. Please note that these questions and answers often represent a "starting point" for curious minds, rather than ends in themselves. For more information on topics of interest, please see the references cited within each snapshot, as well as our categorized links page. *Credit is due to USA Today for the concept of snapshots. |
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How do we use water in the U.S.? 
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How much water do people in the U.S. drink? 
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Where does our tap water come from? 
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How many violations have there been in Iowa (in recent years)? 
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How has bottled water consumption changed over the past few decades? 
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Where does bottled water come from? 
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How much does bottled water cost? 
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How do the costs of various water protection and supply options compare? 
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What are the benefits and drawbacks of various water supply and protection options? 
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How much will drinking water infrastructure repair and replacement cost in different types of communities? 
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Which states have the highest number of impaired waters (TMDL)? 
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Which states release the most toxic pollutants to their waters? 
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Which states apply the most herbicides to corn? 
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Which states apply the most nitrogen fertilizer to corn? 
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Which states harvest the most corn? 
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Which states harvest the most soybeans? 
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What are the top ten states in hog production? 
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Which states have the largest percentage of land in agriculture? 
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