Many Des Moines area splash pads closed due to central Iowa lawn watering ban. See where:

Many Des Moines area splash pads closed due to central Iowa lawn watering ban. See where:

Splash pads in Ankeny, Des Moines, Johnston, Waukee and West Des Moines are closed due to the region-wide water restrictions.

Des Moines closing splash pads, some pools to reduce water consumption

DES MOINES, Iowa -- The City of Des Moines announced Friday afternoon that it will be temporarily closing its splash pads and some pools to reduce water consumption. The announcement comes after Central Iowa Water Works implemented a first-ever ban on lawn watering Thursday to reduce the strain on water treatment facilities to remove near-record levels of nitrates in the Des Moines and Racoon rivers. Jefferson celebrates Great American Main…