Drought reduced well output in Brighton, Iowa
8/2/2023 1:40:30 AM
CATEGORIES:
Agriculture
Business & Industry
Tourism & Recreation
Water Supply & Quality
AFFECTED AREAS:
Washington County, IA
Brighton, IA
Start Date: 7/31/2023
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A blueberry grower in Brighton did not have enough well water to irrigate her berries this summer after heat and drought during the 2022 summer caused water production to falter. The farmer had to cancel a day of picking appointments because there were not enough ripe berries.
The Gazette (Cedar Rapids, Iowa), July 31, 2023
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