爱荷华水道硝酸盐含量上升正促使立法者在2026年会议之前将水质和水保护列为优先事项。 Rising nitrate levels in Iowa’s waterways are pushing lawmakers to prioritize water quality and conservation ahead of the 2026 session.

在爱荷华州筹备2026年立法会议之际,2025年春季湿水推动的河流和溪流硝酸盐含量上升,使水质和农药政策成为最高优先事项。 As Iowa prepares for the 2026 legislative session, rising nitrate levels in rivers and streams—driven by a wet 2025 spring—are making water quality and pesticide policy top priorities. 硝酸盐浓度创纪录地高已导致采取前所未有的措施,包括中央爱荷华州水厂首个禁止草坪浇水禁令。 Record-high nitrate concentrations have led to unprecedented measures, including Central Iowa Water Works’ first lawn-watering ban. 农民和环境团体正在敦促扩大养护努力,例如将作物和减少养分战略包括在内,呼吁提供公共资金支持代价高昂的变革。 Farmers and environmental groups are urging expanded conservation efforts like cover crops and nutrient reduction strategies, calling for public funding to support costly changes. 未来爱荷华州实时水监测网络将面临60万美元的资金到期和年度维护费用。 Concerns are growing over the future of Iowa’s real-time water monitoring network, which faces funding expiration and annual maintenance costs of $600,000. 倡导者强调,持续监测对于跟踪污染和制定有效政策至关重要。 Advocates stress that continuous monitoring is vital for tracking pollution and shaping effective policy. 预计立法者将侧重于以科学为基础的解决方案,以平衡农业需求与公共卫生和环境保护。 Lawmakers are expected to focus on science-based solutions to balance agricultural needs with public health and environmental protection.