DES MOINES, Iowa ( IOWA CAPITAL DISPATCH ) - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources will hold two public hearings in September for a review of water quality standards, as required every three years by federal regulations.

Per the hearing agenda , DNR plans to discuss water quality standards as they relate to antidegradation, human health criteria, per and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, lake nutrients and rights reserved for tribal nations.

The agenda also notes a “cleanup” of the Surface Water Classification document. Per the state water quality standards , this section outlines how certain water segments are classified either as general use, or designated use waters which encompass everything from segments used for recreation, those that serve as drinking water, are home

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