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Requiring the department of natural resources to identify specific animal sources of pollutants to a water of the state when determining the water’s inclusion on a list of impaired waters
Topics:AgricultureEnvironment & natural resources
Same legislation: HF 2530
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedFebruary 3, 2026
- Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 3, 2026
- Done: House committeeFebruary 10, 2026
- Skipped: Passes the HouseContinued as HF 2530
- Next: Senate committee
- Next: Passes the Senate
- Next: To the Governor
- Next: Signed into law
Became HF 2530 → Its progress continues under the new number. Go to HF 2530 What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
AI summary When the Department of Natural Resources makes a list of polluted waters in Iowa, they must follow new rules regarding bacteria. If fecal bacteria is causing the pollution, the department must identify which specific types of animals are responsible. They will report this information using percentages for each species involved.1
Read the official explanation
§1251 – 1376. §1313) establishes water quality standards for states.7(b)(4)). Every two years, the department of natural resources (DNR) compiles a list of the state’s impaired waters (303(d) list) for approval by EPA.195). The bill provides that if, in compiling a 303(d) list, DNR determines that pollution is attributable to fecal bacteria, it must designate by percentage each species of animal, if any, that has contributed to the impairment.
House subcommittee
Named February 3, 2026. On February 10, 2026 it recommended passage.
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1 written public comment to its subcommittee: February 10, 2026 (1) · on the Legislature’s site
Fiscal note
AI summary This bill requires the Department of Natural Resources to use DNA testing to identify which species are causing bacteria impairment in bodies of water. This change is estimated to increase annual sampling expenses for the Department of Natural Resources by approximately $1.2 million.3
From the note: 2 million. Source Department of Natural Resources /s/ Jennifer Acton March 3, 2026 Doc ID 1600931 The fiscal note for this Bill was prepared pursuant to Joint Rule 17 and the Iowa Code. Data used in developing this fiscal note is available from the Fiscal Services Division of the Legislative Services Agency upon request.
- Impaired Waters, DNA Testing to Determine Cause · March 3, 2026
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