DNR investigates red stream in Davenport

By: Perry Beeman - January 8, 2020 12:04 pm

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources was investigating a red sheen on Crow Creek in Davenport. on Tuesday. The pollution is believed to be nontoxic. (Photo submitted by DNR.)

State environmental investigators are still looking into what caused a red sheen on Crow Creek in northern Davenport on Tuesday.

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources and the city of Davenport reported that the pollution appears to be a nontoxic dye from a nearby property. No harm to the environment is expected, but state officials said they will check to see if any enforcement actions are warranted.

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