Amidst record-breaking floods in Northwest Iowa, environmental groups are warning of the potential health risks from flooded factory farms and manure runoff.
On Monday, President Biden declared the Iowa floods — which have been raging since June 16 — a major disaster. Officials warned residents in various regions not to drink their water due to bacteria contamination. Food and Water Watch, an environmental watchdog group, warns that flooding on factory farms will only exacerbate this contamination and threaten the already severe public health risks.
