Iowa’s Funding for Private Wells

Iowa’s Funding for Private Wells

In Iowa, the fight for clean water has taken a front seat, with the state proactively offering $50,000 every year to each of its 99 counties for testing and fixing up private wells. This funding, which comes from fees on farming chemicals, is intended for testing water quality and for financing crucial well repairs or treatments. If tests show the water's not clean, the state's ready to chip in up to $1,000 to fix wells or $500 to close up old ones no longer in use. That said, about half of this money doesn’t get used because not everyone knows about it.

We’ve been talking about this trend a lot– about a month ago Michigan rolled out similar testing and now more recently, Oklahoma.

Culligan Announces 20-Year Extension of Franchise Agreement

“The long-standing partnership with our dealer network has been central to Culligan’s water industry leadership and success.” This statement comes from Judd Larned, president of Culligan Water, as they announced that the company and its network of more than 600 dealers throughout North America have finalized a 20-year extension of their franchise agreement (which now extends through 2046).

The Art of Water Purification

Commercial H20, a KC-based water treatment company, just dropped an article that breaks down why water purification isn't like duct tape– it’s not a one-size-fits-all deal. They spotlight how different businesses need different water solutions: Dental practice "A" uses clean water for their equipment and also to keep the staff hydrated; Aerospace manufacturer "B" needs top-notch water to make sure their CNC machining goes off without a hitch; Optical lens maker "C" uses special water for detailed work and cleaning on lenses; and Drug manufacturer "D" has to have super pure water for their injectable medicines. Each example shows why water systems have to be made to fit the job, taking into account what the client needs, what's in the local water, and legal standards.

Go Green, Get a Water Softener

Hill Water Conditioning recently highlighted a lesser-known perk of water softeners: they're great for saving energy. Beyond making water softer, they prevent limescale buildup, helping appliances like water heaters and dishwashers run more efficiently and use less energy. It’s basically the equivalent of your fridge negotiating your electricity bill– a bit surprising, but in the end nobody’s mad about it. This efficiency is a boon for budgets, reducing both energy bills and maintenance costs since appliances last longer and need fewer repairs.

What else is happening:

• Imagine a Day Without Water day happened last Thursday, which is a day that aims to raise awareness for failing water systems across the country

• Wisconsin DNR says bottled water companies in Wisco aren’t required to test for PFAS under current state and federal regulations