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Water Primer, Part 9: The Kansas Water Budget and Water Footprint

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

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

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

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 6, Water Agencies in Kansas

by Philip L. Barnes Kerri Ebert G. Morgan Powell 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

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 3, Groundwater

by Kerri Ebert Danny H. Rogers G. Morgan Powell

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

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 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

Managing Groundwater Through Locally Led Group Conservation: A Guide for Producers

by Jonathan Aguilar Matthew Sanderson Stephen Lauer

MF3540

This publication provides an overview of locally led, group conservation tools available to Kansas producers and recommendations for organizing local group conservation efforts. 8 pages, color.

Published Date: Jan 2021

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