Drinking Water

Cover Crops for Protecting Water Quality

MF3686

The publication outlines the ability of cover crops to improve water quality by reducing soil erosion and nutrient runoff, among other benefits. Color, four pages.

Published Date: Jan 2026

Status of Harmful Algal Blooms in Kansas Lakes and Reservoirs

by Jeeban Panthi Trisha Moore Aleksey Y. Sheshukov

MF3683

Harmful algal blooms can cause serious environmental and health concerns. Learn more about what causes them, where they occur most frequently, how to report them, and ways to mitigate them. 4 pages, color.

Published Date: Feb 2025

Water Quality Tests for Private Wells

by James P Murphy Stacie Minson Joseph P. Harner III Herschel George Melissa Harvey et al.

MF3679

This publication helps private water users understand important factors and make critical decisions about the frequency and kind of water tests necessary to provide safe water. 4 pages, b/w.

Published Date: Dec 2024

Spanish: Water Quality Tests for Private Wells

by James P Murphy et al.

MF3679S

Spanish: This publication helps private water users understand important factors and make critical decisions about the frequency and kind of water tests necessary to provide safe water. 4 pages, b/w.

Published Date: Dec 2024

Shock Chlorination for Private Water Well Systems

by James P Murphy Stacie Minson Joseph P. Harner III Herschel George Melissa Harvey et al.

MF911

Publication describes shock chlorination process for disinfecting a well and household plumbing system. 4 pages, b/w.

Revision Date: Nov 2024

Spanish: Shock Chlorination of Private Water Well Systems

by James P Murphy et al.

MF911S

Spanish: Publication describes shock chlorination process for disinfecting a well and household plumbing system. Four pages, b/w.

Published Date: Nov 2024

Nitrate and Groundwater

by James P Murphy Stacie Minson Joseph P. Harner III Herschel George Melissa Harvey

MF857

This publication addresses the drinking water nitrate standard, water testing, nitrate sources, the reduction of nitrate contamination risk, and groundwater treatment methods. 4 pages, b/w.

Revision Date: Oct 2024

Spanish: Nitrate and Groundwater, Nitrato y aguas subterráneas

by James P Murphy et al.

MF857S

Spanish: This publication addresses the drinking water nitrate standard, water testing, nitrate sources, the reduction of nitrate contamination risk, and groundwater treatment methods. 4 pages, b/w.

Published Date: Oct 2024

Identification and Management of Blue-green Algae in Farm Ponds

by Steve Ensley Scott Fritz Carol Baldwin

MF3065

This publication provides information about blue-green algae, its description, causes, and steps to take if found. Color, 4 pages.

Revision Date: Aug 2024

Private Wells — Safe Location

by James P Murphy Stacie Minson Joseph P. Harner III Herschel George Melissa Harvey

MF3667

This publication offers guidelines for recommended separation distance and direction from potential contamination sources when locating a well, which can help protect the quality of private well water. 8 pages, b/w.

Published Date: May 2024

Spanish: Private Wells — Safe Location

by James P Murphy

MF3667S

Spanish: This publication offers guidelines for recommended separation distance and direction from potential contamination sources when locating a well, which can help protect the quality of private well water. 8 pages, b/w.

Published Date: May 2024

Waterers and Watering Systems: A Handbook for Livestock Producers and Landowners

by Carol Baldwin et al.

S147

Handbook assists in design of a watering system that fits the budget, site, and livestock needs. Water is provided by a water source, a power source, a pipeline to convey water, and the waterer itself. 173 pages, color.

Revision Date: Apr 2024

Testing Private Water Systems

by James P Murphy Stacie Minson Joseph P. Harner III Herschel George Melissa Harvey et al.

MF3655

This publication helps private water users understand important factors and make critical decisions about the frequency and kind of water tests necessary to provide safe water. 4 pages, b/w.

Published Date: Apr 2024