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Private Well Maintenance and Protection

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

MF3666

Publication describes the maintenance required to keep well water safe. Includes checklist. 4 pages, b/w.

Published Date: Apr 2024

Water Primer: Part 5, Water Law

by Danny H. Rogers G. Morgan Powell Kerri Ebert

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 6, Water Agencies in Kansas

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

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 7: Municipal Water Supply

by Danny H. Rogers G. Morgan Powell Kerri Ebert

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

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 4, Surface Water

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

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

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

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 Kerri Ebert Danny H. Rogers G. Morgan Powell

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 Kerri Ebert G. Morgan Powell Danny H. Rogers

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

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

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