As an Eastern Iowa Quarry Seeks to Quadruple Its Water Use, Residents Urge the State to Intervene

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By By Anika Jane BeamerJun 10, 2025, 5:00 am93 ptsTrending
Neighbors of the Pattison Co. quarry say the Department of Natural Resources is failing to meaningfully investigate the potential consequences on aquifers as it considers granting a mammoth water withdrawal permit. By Anika Jane Beamer The Pattison Co. quarry in Garnavillo, Iowa, pumps nearly 1 billion gallons…

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