The Iowa Department of Natural Resources new map of rivers and lakes facing water quality problems is out, and KCCI reports there's at last one waterway at risk in each of the state's 99 counties. Authorities say the biggest problem is high levels of bacteria, but the tests have also found high levels of mercury, metals, and other toxins. The state's 2012 budget would cut water and soil conservation programs by 24%.
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