In early 2018 the Iowa Legislature took a step in addressing Iowa’s water quality with a plan to reduce nitrogen and phosphorous levels by 45 percent.
Kelsey Kremer/The Register Test results show Greenfield did not have dangerous levels of microcystin from blue-green algae in its public source water, but residents must continue to use caution.
Here’s why: High turbidity levels, or cloudiness in the water, indicate the water could contain disease-causing organisms.
The utility is telling residents: Do not drink the water without boiling it first: Bring all water to a boil, let it boil for one minute, and let it cool before using, or use bottled water.
Turbidity may indicate the presence of disease-causing organisms.
People with severely compromised immune systems, infants and some elderly may be at increased risk.
These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers.
But tests indicate they weren’t at unsafe drinking water levels.
The utility said the boil order could be lifted by Friday, depending on water testing.
For more information, call (641) 743-2741.