Environmental
Iowa's Ag Drainage Wells program addresses environmental concerns because drainage wells:
AProvide irrigation water to Iowa crops
BAllow surface water to drain directly into aquifers, potentially contaminating groundwater with agricultural chemicals and bacteria✓ Correct
CIncrease the CSR2 rating of adjacent farmland
DAre required for all new Iowa farmland purchases
Explanation
Iowa's historic agricultural drainage wells allowed surface water to drain directly into the ground through old wells, bypassing natural filtration and potentially contaminating aquifers with pesticides, nitrates, and pathogens. Iowa has programs to seal these wells to protect groundwater.
Related Iowa Environmental Questions
- Iowa regulations require that abandoned wells on property being sold must be:
- Which Iowa environmental program helps property owners investigate and clean up petroleum-contaminated sites from leaking underground storage tanks?
- A Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) is intended to:
- In Iowa, asbestos-containing materials in a commercial building being demolished must be handled by:
- A brownfield in Iowa is defined as:
- Under federal law, sellers of pre-1978 homes in Iowa must:
- Section 404 of the federal Clean Water Act requires property owners to obtain a permit before:
- Which federal agency administers the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) relevant to Iowa flood-prone properties?
Practice More Iowa Real Estate Questions
1,500+ questions covering all exam topics. Start free — no signup required.
Take the Free Iowa Quiz →