Nitrate in Drinking Water: Public & Private 

Join us for a discussion about the presence of nitrate in drinking water, the associated risks, and the removal process. We'll hear from Jeff Mitchell, Lab Supervisor for Des Moines Water Works, about the role public water utilities play in nitrate removal. Jesse Campbell, Private Well Coordinator for the Midwest Assistance Program, will share information about the presence of nitrate in groundwater and the challenges faced by private well users in avoiding nitrate contamination.