MANCHESTER, Iowa (AP) — Iowa is a particularly stark example of the Midwest’s broader struggle with water pollution.

Emerging pollutants such as pharmaceuticals, microplastics, and industrial chemicals are increasingly detected in water systems worldwide, raising concerns about long-term risks to ecosystems and ...

As rain and snowmelt wash chemical pollutants into Minneapolis lakes and the Mississippi River, University of Minnesota researchers are studying how to manage them. Minneapolis is rich with natural ...