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Iowa Flood Tide Turns Noxious

Mix of sewage and chemicals poses danger to residents

By Matt Cantor, Newser Staff

Posted Jun 17, 2008 7:48 AM CDT

(Newser) – Iowa floodwaters have become a toxic mess of sewage, chemicals, diesel, and animal carcasses, the AP reports, pushing some Iowans attempting to salvage possessions to update tetanus shots. "It bothers me, with everything that's in the water," said one resident. "I probably... Read full story »

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