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Healthy Cattle Need Healthy Water

by A. J. Tarpoff Jeff Davidson

MF3249

This fact sheet highlights common microorganisms and contaminants found in and around livestock watering areas. It offers tips for managing and testing water sources to promote cattle health and performance. 4-page, color.

Published Date: Sep 2018

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

by Isaya Kisekka Kerri Ebert 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 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 3, Groundwater

by Danny H. Rogers G. Morgan Powell Kerri Ebert

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

Private Water Well Owner/Operator Records

MF2409A

Document to record information about a water well: well driller, location, maintenance records.

Published Date: Jul 2010

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

Measuring the Depth to Water in Wells

by G. Morgan Powell Danny H. Rogers

MF2669

There are three methods commonly used to measure depth to water in a well. They are: tape measure or weight on a cord, electric sounder and airline tube.

Published Date: Jul 2005

Shock Chlorination Treatment for Irrigation Wells

by Danny H. Rogers Freddie R. Lamm Mahbub Alam

MF2589

Shock chlorination (with high concentration of chlorine) of irrigation wells can prevent buildup of bacterial slimes that cause losses of well capacity, clogging problems for irrigation systems.

Published Date: Jul 2003

Plugging Abandoned Wells

by Danny H. Rogers G. Morgan Powell

MF935

Abandoned wells & test holes are located in fields, farmsteads, etc. without being properly plugged. They are sources for contamination of groundwater & are a physical hazard to animals & children.

Revision Date: Jan 1998

Managing the Farmstead to Minimize Groundwater and Well Contamination

by Ray E. Lamond David L. Regehr John S. Hickman

MF948

This publication addresses how to manage agricultural activities around the farmstead to minimize potential contamination of wells and groundwater.

Revision Date: Sep 1990