University of Iowa building AI model to forecast nitrate fluctuations

By: Cami Koons

Outlets: Iowa Capital Dispatch

Published: July 21, 2026

Words: 671

Last Updated: 4 weeks, 2 days ago

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Researchers at the University of Iowa are building an artificial intelligence system that will find patterns between extensive NASA satellite data and Iowa water quality sensors to forecast nitrate fluctuations.

Several water treatment systems in Iowa are working with the researchers, who hope the AI system will deliver forecasts utilities can use to plan for changing nitrate concentrations in surface water sources.

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