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Status of Harmful Algal Blooms in Kansas Lakes and Reservoirs

by Jeeban Panthi Trisha Moore Aleksey Y. Sheshukov

MF3683

Harmful algal blooms can cause serious environmental and health concerns. Learn more about what causes them, where they occur most frequently, how to report them, and ways to mitigate them. 4 pages, color.

Published Date: Feb 2025

Water Quality Tests for Private Wells

by James P Murphy et al.

MF3679

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: Dec 2024

Shock Chlorination for Private Water Well Systems

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

MF911

Publication describes shock chlorination process for disinfecting a well and household plumbing system. 4 pages, b/w.

Revision Date: Nov 2024

Nitrate and Groundwater

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

MF857

This publication addresses the drinking water nitrate standard, water testing, nitrate sources, the reduction of nitrate contamination risk, and groundwater treatment methods. 4 pages, b/w.

Revision Date: Oct 2024

Identification and Management of Blue-green Algae in Farm Ponds

by Scott Fritz Steve Ensley Carol Baldwin

MF3065

This publication provides information about blue-green algae, its description, causes, and steps to take if found. Color, 4 pages.

Revision Date: Aug 2024

Private Wells — Safe Location

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

MF3667

This publication offers guidelines for recommended separation distance and direction from potential contamination sources when locating a well, which can help protect the quality of private well water. 8 pages, b/w.

Published Date: May 2024

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

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

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 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 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 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

Agency Authority and Responsibilities for Water in Kansas

by Benjamin P. Windholz Daniel W. Kahl

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 G. Morgan Powell Philip L. Barnes 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