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Environmental Regulation Guide for Rural Kansans

by Peter Tomlinson et al.

MF2890

Laws and regulations, which may affect landowners, can be confusing. This guide is intended as an introduction to laws and regulations with which landowners may need to comply. It should help the reader identify basic regulatory concepts and find where to go for compliance information. Includes agency contact information. 8-page, b/w.

Revision Date: Jun 2017

Water Primer: Part 1, Overview

by G. Morgan Powell Danny H. Rogers Kerri Ebert

MF3020

Publication describes sources and uses of water in Kansas. 4 pages, color.

Published Date: Mar 2012

Water Primer: Part 2, The Hydrologic Cycle

by Danny H. Rogers G. Morgan Powell Kerri Ebert

MF3021

The hydrologic cycle is nature’s water purification system. Its three main components are evaporation, precipitation, and runoff. 4 pages, color.

Published Date: Mar 2012

Taking a Water Sample

by G. Morgan Powell

MF963

Wash hands first. Use a faucet that is used regularly & does not leak, preferably indoors. Do not use swinging spout or garden frost-free hydrant, or source connected to water softener or filter.

Revision Date: Mar 2000

Citizen Science Water Quality Testing Series W-6: Total Coliform and E. coli Bacteria

by Rhonda Janke Rebecca Moscou G. Morgan Powell

PK13W6

Total coliform refers to a broad class of bacteria that are readily cultured from water or environmental samples. This indicates contamination in drinking water.

Revision Date: Jun 2006

Glossary of Water Terms

by G. Morgan Powell Kerri Ebert

MF2730

Waste Management Learning Center: Definitions of terms used in managing water quality. 8-page.

Published Date: Aug 2007

Restoring a Flooded Well to Service

by Judith M. Willingham Danny H. Rogers G. Morgan Powell

MF2733

If flood water overtopped a well casing, polluted water and sediment likely entered the well and disinfection is essential. Equipment must be dried, cleaned, and checked.

Published Date: Jun 2006

Bacterial Contamination of Surface Waters in Kansas

by Charles Rice George Marchin Daniel L. Devlin

MF2460

Health risks occur when there is fecal contamination of water from human or animal sources. Common waterborne diseases include typhoid, hepatitis, dysentery, giardiasis, & cryptosporidiosis.

Published Date: Aug 2000

Atrazine Herbicide: A Water Quality Concern for Kansas

by Daniel L. Devlin David L. Regehr

MF2461

Atrazine herbicide runoff is entering Kansas surface waters. The maximum contaminant level (MCL) for atrazine had been set at an annual average of 3 parts per billion (ppb).

Published Date: Aug 2000

Best Management Practices for Nitrogen

by Daniel L. Devlin David A. Whitney Ray E. Lamond

MF2202

Use optimum nitrogen amounts, apply no more than necessary. Use the right source of nitrogen for situation. Apply nitrogen at the right time, either as one application or split applications.

Published Date: Apr 1996

Total Maximum Daily Loads

by Daniel L. Devlin

MF2459

If pollutants are found, a state is required to establish a Total Maximum Daily Load. A TMDL is the pollution a water body can receive without violating water quality standards.

Published Date: Aug 2000

Water Testing Decision Tree

by Londa Nwadike

MF3609

Updated for 2023. Safe water is important for produce growers as well as home gardeners. Take advantage of free microbial water testing available from Kansas State University and the University of Missouri by using this decision tree to identify what water testing you need. The fact sheet also includes other resources for water testing. 2 pages, color.

Revision Date: Sep 2023

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