The Des Moines metro is again under a mandatory lawn watering ban, the second time in two years that rising temperatures, spiking demand and high nitrate levels are straining the regional authority’s ability to treat sufficient supplies of drinking water. Central Iowa Water Works in a statement Monday, June 8, said the ban will reduce demand and enable "treatment facilities... (to) maintain safe drinking water standards" for the region's 600,000 customers. The ban, effective immediately, affects residents, businesses and governments served by the CIWW's network of water utilities, including Des Moines Water Works. Enforcement last year was carried out by local governments, with penalties varying depending on their specific rules. Tap the link in our bio for more on this story. #DesMoines #Iowa #waterquality