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IA SF2266
Bill
AI Summary
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Requires the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and the Division of Soil Conservation and Water Quality to publish disaggregated surface water quality data broken down by designated use segments
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Mandates that water quality reports specifically delineate nonpoint source contributions (such as agricultural runoff) to each classified water body segment
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Creates a jointly administered website where both agencies must publish and regularly update the disaggregated water quality reports
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Removes confidentiality protections for data identifying nonpoint sources contributing to designated use water segments, which previously shielded information about agricultural landowners and operations
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Defines "designated use segment" as water bodies maintaining year-round flow or sufficient pooled areas during intermittent flow to support viable aquatic communities
Legislative Description
A bill for an act relating to clean water monitoring by requiring agencies to publish disaggregated data, including data associated with contributions by nonpoint sources.
Last Action
Subcommittee: Zumbach, Rozenboom, and Staed. S.J. 278.
2/12/2026