Water resources played important role in patterns of human settlement Date: December 2, 2010 Source: ... The Middle Colonies were characterized by diverse social, cultural, ...

MIDDLE AMANA, Ia. — A private utility providing water to 850 customers in the Amana Colonies has stopped using three wells because tests show a nitrate level above federal safety standards.

MIDDLE AMANA, Iowa (AP) - A private utility providing water to 850 customers in east-central Iowa's Amana Colonies has stopped using three wells because tests show a nitrate level above federal ...