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Spanish: Testing Private Water Systems

by James P Murphy et al.

MF3655S

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: Mar 2024

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

Oil Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC): Guidelines for Kansas Farms

by Kerri Ebert Aleksey Y. Sheshukov Peter Tomlinson

MF3388

The Oil Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) program established reporting requirements for certain farms related to on-farm oil storage. This publication outlines the reporting requirements. 4 pages, color.

Published Date: Sep 2017

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 9: The Kansas Water Budget and Water Footprint

by Kerri Ebert Isaya Kisekka Jonathan Aguilar Philip L. Barnes Danny H. Rogers

MF3210

This publication explains the Kansas portion of the hydrologic cycle and interaction of water supply sources and water-use demands, also called a water budget or water balance. 8-page, color.

Published Date: Aug 2015

Agency Authority and Responsibilities for Water in Kansas

by Daniel W. Kahl Benjamin P. Windholz

MF3110

Explains the various agencies with responsibilities for water use in Kansas. Includes a chart of responsibilities and contact information. 4-page, 2-color.

Published Date: Feb 2014

Water Primer, Part 7: Municipal Water Supply

by Kerri Ebert G. Morgan Powell Danny H. Rogers

MF3026

Explains the challenges surrounding municipal water supplies and the many ways the public supply is used. 4-page, b/w.

Published Date: Dec 2013

Water Primer: Part 6, Water Agencies in Kansas

by G. Morgan Powell Kerri Ebert Philip L. Barnes Danny H. Rogers

MF3025

Explains the roles of federal, state, and local governmental agencies with water resource management responsibilities. 4-page, b/w.

Published Date: Nov 2013

Water Primer: Part 5, Water Law

by Kerri Ebert G. Morgan Powell Danny H. Rogers

MF3024

Highlights the main features of water law in Kansas, including common law principles and legislation at the state and federal levels. It includes changes to water law enacted in 2012. 8 pages, color.

Published Date: Jan 2013

Water Primer: Part 4, Surface Water

by Danny H. Rogers Kerri Ebert G. Morgan Powell Philip L. Barnes

MF3023

Rivers, tributary streams, lakes, reservoirs, and ponds are typically referred to as surface water. The source is almost all precipitation and runoff. Publication includes maps of runoff, streamflow, and watersheds, and discusses watershed management. 8 pages, color.

Published Date: Nov 2012

Water Primer: Part 3, Groundwater

by Kerri Ebert G. Morgan Powell Danny H. Rogers

MF3022

Groundwater is free or unbonded water located beneath the ground surface in an aquifer, a geologic formation containing a sufficient quantity of water that can be removed by pumping. Publication includes diagrams of wells and maps of aquifers. 8 pages, color.

Published Date: Apr 2012

Water Primer: Part 1, Overview

by Danny H. Rogers G. Morgan Powell 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 Kerri Ebert G. Morgan Powell

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

Glossary of Water Terms

by Kerri Ebert G. Morgan Powell

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