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Dead fish found in Long Creek
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Aug. 17, 2020 1:00 am
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating a discharge into Long Creek near Washington after a person noticed dead fish over several days.
A small number of dead fish were observed on Friday approximately 3 1/2 miles east of Washington in Long Creek. DNR officials discovered high ammonia levels and some dead fish near a storm water outlet. The investigation has not yet determined the source of the discharge.
The DNR will continue to investigate, and any appropriate enforcement action will be taken.
