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From River to Tap: How Iowa Turns Water into Drinking Water

Talkin' Crap

Talkin' Crap
From River to Tap: How Iowa Turns Water into Drinking Water
Feb 17, 2026 Episode 24
Dan Andersen

This month on Talkin' Crap, Dan Andersen sits down with Christina Murphy, General Manager of West Des Moines Water Works, to discuss how urban drinking water is treated, monitored, and delivered safely to the public.

They also explore the shared challenges faced by both agriculture and water utilities, from nutrient management to water quality pressures, and discuss collaborative steps to improve water quality.