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2	Letters
6	Reservoir’s future depends on todays actions
8	Kansas Water Office contract does not leave any system in the middle of nowhere
12	Legally Relevant: Water supply contracts (Part III)
16	KRWA Mapping efficiently helps support Kansas systems technical issues
20	Cryptosporidium in source water? Or, just more monitoring?
24	Atchison Cons. RWD 5 typical of systems trying to maintain adequate chlorine residuals
26	Together We Thrive! Preview of the 43rd Annual Conference & Exhibition, March 30 – April 1, Wichita
28	An old well gets new life in small northeast Kansas town
30	Horton Community Center KAN STEP project overcomes numerous hurdles
35	Alan Soetaert appointed to fill KRWA board vacancy
36	Benefits of sanitary sewer line cleaning – and avoiding lawsuits go hand in hand
40	Public Wholesale District 20 making improvements as indirect result of ARRA funds
42	Budget$, revenue$, taxe$, deficit$, debt – and credit rating$
48	Computer Corner: Its here – the long-awaited Windows 7
52	Being a part instead of apart ... effective communication solutions based in cyberspace
58	Communication is essential to ensure proper insurance coverage is in place
61	Agriculture Secretary Vilsack announces $17.4 million loan for Greensburg
62	Republican River Rumblings – the continuing on debate supply and demand
68	City of Hutchinson completes new reverse osmosis treatment plant
72	Well maintenance cleans up problem for Miltonvale
75	Katie Miller joins Kansas Rural Water Association as Source Water Protection Specialist
76	The new Ground Water Rule – Part II
82	Stimulus or not, many communities are making improvements
86	Lets talk $$$ -- USDA funding helping many communities
89	Kansas Rural Water welcomes Tony Kimmi as a new staff member
90	USDA Rural Development funds additional projects; funding in FY 09 totals $58 million
92	People disaster planning is more difficult and just as important as natural disaster planning
98	Twin Lakes Water Festival draws more than 1,100 students
100	VFDs saving labor and equipment in Cherokee RWD 1
102	KRWA training: Together We Thrive!
104	Efficient data collection requires systems to be prepared
106	City of Inman makes water system improvements
109	Budget reductions prompt cuts in water rights conservation program
111	Advertisers Index
112	Fun & Philosophy

2	Letters
6	Pigs and people -- and a flu pandemic
10	Legislative Session ends; "service area" issue also vetoed
12	Water service territories: recent court decisions answer important questions
16	The new Ground Water Rule -- Part 1
20	Cities, county, non-profit pool resources for utility data
24	Miltonvale KAN STEP project demonstrates volunteerism at its best
26	Adding users enhances sustainability of rural water districts
30	Financial checkup for small business -- and cities and rural water districts too
32	Annual Conference Review
36	Lets Make A Deal!
38	EXPO Hall Doors Open
40	Wednesday Luncheon
46	Award Winners
58	City of Chase gets a new distribution system
60	Sanitary sewer bypasses really create a stink
64	Shawnee Cons. RWD 4 has new plant under construction
66	Territorial Agreements -- No, let's call them "Joint Service Agreements"
72	Douglas County RWD 4 wins lawsuit against city of Eudora
73	KRWA welcomes new staff members, Greg Metz and Rita Clary
74	Small Kansas town – big water loss problem
80	Every drop counts – reaching water conservation goals
84	Are we getting along or just getting by?
86	Meter register: singles, tens, hundreds or thousands
88	Wholesale District 12 prepared for possible electrical power outages
92	The SRF funding sequence
96	Combined chlorine residual loss -- determine the start and extent
98	Changes in operations, finances require system assessments
100	Cooperation between entities -- a Kansas rural water district's perspective
104	Water loss: what is it and where does it go?
107	Paola, Louisburg completing new treatment facility
108	Recommendations to help maintain good water quality in distribution systems
112	The future of KRWA Mapping -- more than just data collection
114	Fire hydrant flow testing and flushing -- mutual partners
116	Water, wastewater system funding gets big boost through Recovery Act
124	Fun & Philosophy

2	Letters
6	Legislature likely to hear Bills to prohibit use of eminent domain toobtain water rights and allow citizens' vote on annexation
8	Looking forward to 2009: Helping Today For a Better Tomorrow
10	Legally Relevant: Water Supply Contracts Part II
14	Since 2002, KRWA has GPS mapped 55 RWDs and 28 cities
18	KRWA Training: Helping Today For a Better Tomorrow
22	Feed your ‘Need To Read’ - an explanation of RSS
26	Reducing high unaccounted for water loss - an ongoing effort
28	Maintaining combined chlorine residuals is often a challenge
30	Kansas, Nebraska further debate Republican River ruling
32	Scammon works to complete a new well
34	2009 Conference & Exhibition –March 24-26
58	Coagulants 101: The use of coagulants in clarification plants
62	Engineering Contracts 101 –a crash course in contracts
68	Cities, RWDs might be looking at a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity –thanks to the “Bailout”
70	Not addressing collection system problems perhaps costly for city of Emmett
74	Computer Corner: Dealing with deposits
76	Responsibility requires due diligence and some empathy
78	Four years of work brings Arlington, Kansas a new water source
84	Weather conditions often challenge KAN STEP projects
86	Before saying “yes” to new industry, small towns need to evaluate effects on utility services
90	Better safe than sorry! Local units of government should not be gamblers with investments
94	Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP)
97	Kansas Capacity Development Achievement Awards
98	New standards for arsenic and uranium impact water systems
102	Small system challenges: low supply capacity an aging infrastructure has Damar, KS facing improvements
104	Bits & Pieces
111	Advertisers Index
112	Fun & Philosophy

2	Letters
4	State Water Plan funding issues likely to be considered in 2009
8	Helping systems get adequate rates
12	42nd Annual Conference and Exhibition
14	USDA loan graduation review – what’s supposed to vs. what really happens
18	Charges for water continue to increase
21	Jeff Lamfers, formerly with KDHE, joins KRWA staff
22	Belpre constructs new ion-exchange nitrate removal plant
26	Topeka Air Industrial Park shows innovation in tank renovation
30	City of Ashland pigs sanitary force main
34	Zebra mussels invade Kansas (spread the message – not the mussels)
38	Technologies help detect unaccounted for water loss
42	Legally Relevant – Water supply contracts (Part I)
46	KanCap board training – playing soon in a system near you
50	Ready or not – problems are likely coming to a water system near you
54	New uses for GPS data help cities/RWDs be more efficient
58	Three more KAN STEP projects funded by Kansas Commerce
62	Using a firewall: closing the front door to the computer
66	The bond (credit) markets – a good time to borrow
70	Computer Corner – Board and council members' responsibilities concerning utility billing and accounting
74	Potholing water lines – locating utilities safely
78	New iron, manganese removal water plant online at Ellis
82	Upgrade options do not mean an entirely new system
84	Operators In Training – all across Kansas
88	Is it time to CHECK-UP the system’s water rates?
90	Helping new system operators is rewarding work
92	Kansas Water Plan, Clean Drinking Water Fee provide help to 406 systems in FY08
96	KSMAP – Kansas Mutual Aid Program accepting members
99	New subsidy program helps with small system GIS mapping
100	Bits & Pieces
104	Fun & Philosophy

2	Letters
6	Be involved, stay involved – legislative issues have impact
10	Mandatory participation in One Call effective July 1, 2009
14	Making a difference by being involved: U.S. Rep. Todd Tiahrt
18	Application assistance for Kansas Public Water Supply Loan Fund
22	Asset Management Do's and Don'ts
24	Computer Corner: Merle and Linda Windler, computer Q & A
28	Leak detection – rewarding but can be very contentious
32	There is no ‘I’ in Teamwork! Introducing Eric Davolt to KRWA
34	Summer challenge for chlorine residuals: concentrate on tanks
38	New KRWA mobile lab and training trailer makes debut
42	Legally Relevant – Use of eminent domain in Kansas: potential issues for RWDs and their customers
46	Russell completes new electrodialysis reversal water plant
50	Annual Conference review – The conference theme came to life!
66	Jefferson County demonstrates cooperation in GPS mapping/GIS
70	Enterprise conducts “alternative” mapping
74	WRAPS – a strategy, not a sandwich
78	Kansas’ oldest city getting new water mains
82	Benefits of smoke testing collection systems realized
86	Is it a storage tank – or is it a storage platform?
90	A special 3,629 people help keep water and wastewater systems on track
94	Is a merger or consolidation in your system’s future?
98	Paola, Miami RWD 2 territorial agreement – process for the future
104	Two KAN STEP projects beat increased steel costs
108	Nickerson gets a new water supply
110	eCycling: turning cache into cash
114	Bourbon Cons. RWD 2 installs new glass-coated tank and supply line
116	Bits & Pieces
120	Fun & Philosophy

2	Letters
6	Rural water/municipal planning – a strategy for success? 2008 Conference: training, technology, fellowship, teamwork
8	2008 Conference: training, technology, fellowship, teamwork
12	$1.4 million upgrade helps Cherokee RWD 3 meet demands
16	Making changes for over 30 years, Butler RWD 3, ‘76 -‘08
20	Kansas mutual aid and emergency response = teamwork
24	City of Atchison addressing combined sewer overflows
28	St. Francis KAN STEP – working in the extreme!
32	New database program is takeoff from tried and proven program
34	Is now a good time to refinance debt?
38	Why update the browser?
42	Legally Relevant – Unpaid water bills and the sale of land: potential issues for RWDs and their customers
46	Weaving the wireless Web: leasing property for cell phone equipment
50	Rechlorination of combined chlorine water: a case study
54	Options for heating during prolonged power outages
58	Guard against becoming a victim of fraud
60	2008 Conference and Exhibition program
84	Computer Corner: Merle and Linda Windler, computer Q & A
86	Disasters in Kansas during ‘07 get water users a boiling!
90	KAN STEP water system success grows for communities and RWDs
94	Florence and Rock Springs Center – two groundwater systems required to meet surface water requirements
98	Producers are making a difference in the Cheney Lake Watershed
102	De Soto attacks water loss with a reduction of nearly 350-gpm
106	Are you ready for the next big storm or emergency?
110	GPS mapping beats the old drawing board days!
114	A homemade display just might save the day!
118	Bits & Pieces
128	Fun & Philosophy

2	Letters
6	Who moved my cheese?
8	Becoming more prepared for utility locates and better operations
12	Kansans sample steams - part of worldwide monitoring
16	Sandpits and public water supply wells
20	Computer Corner- Merle and Linda Windler, computer Q & A
24	Jefferson County proposes online GPS map hosting and sharing
28	Keeping up with new regs- Marion makes water treatment plant improvements
32	Minimum charge concept for water and wastewater systems
38	Oswego shows the 'Kan do' spirit with improvement projects
42	Enterprise KAN STEP project is a triple treat for the city
46	Legally Relevant: Damage to pipelines located in easements
50	Largest pipeline in U.S. crosses northeast Kansas
54	Bottle of water or billion dollar bully?
58	Water system privatization -- partnering or profiteering?
60	Buying and selling equipment on eBay
64	Kansas' oldest lagoon system functioning just fine
68	Operators 'need to know' - maintenance issues up front
72	Ice storms, tornadoes and floods: responding to emergencies
76	Conference outlook for 2008 - There is no I in teamwork!
78	Upcoming requirements for systems serving 10,000 or less
82	Kansas Water Plan funding: assistance of the highest order
90	Helping Camp Lakeside with water quality issues - what a great summer experience
94	Finding water loss requires planning and assistance
98	Baxter Springs continues to seek the cause of water loss
100	The Subprime Mortgage Crisis - a fine mess with lessons to be learned
106	Flow control valves eliminate manual monitoring for proper water treatment
108	Mercury legislation has an impact on mercury switch usage
109	Chautauqua RWD 4 funded northern portion will be next phase
110	Bits & Pieces
116	Fun & Philosophy

2	Letters
6	KRWA pledges continuance of service
8	One Call legislation debated, but not passed
12	KAN STEP 2.0 -- program growth bringing changes
16	Introducing County RWD maps
20	Avoiding Humpty Dumpty approach to data backup
24	Alternatives to litigation in territorial disputes
28	Evaluating treatment chemical costs
32	Busy spring for KRWA Mapping
34	Firefighting in hometown demonstrates water use
36	Flushing and pigging: basic waterline maintenance
40	Greensburg has lesson for emergency response planning
44	Kansas Rural Water continues fund for Greensburg
46	Legally Relevant: Damage to pipelines located in easements
50	Will you get your share of up to $82 million?
52	Annual Conference Review -- emphasizing “You Are KRWA”
64	Award Winners for 2006, You are KRWA -- best by far
70	City of Gardner wins 2007 Kansas Taste Test
72	How does sharing GIS data benefit a neighbor?
78	Montgomery RWD 11 addresses loss of chlorine residual
82	100 years of hauling water about to come to an end
85	David Pope leaves Water Resources
86	Procuring professional services for your city or RWD
90	Public wholesale water supply districts in Kansas
94	EPA to require monitoring for unregulated contaminants
96	Operational review identifies wastewater system problems
98	Commerce announces six new KAN STEP projects for 2007
100	Chlorine -- public health protection No. 1
104	Minneapolis constructs iron and manganese removal plant
108	Emergency assistance, operator training program helps systems
110	KDHE announces Capacity Development Award winners
112	Summertime tune-up for valves and hydrants
114	KRWA participates in National Rural Water Rally in Washington
116	Fun & Philosophy

2	Letters
6	Governing bodies: being responsible is job one!
10	You are KRWA – recapping 40 years of service
20	The language of Internet danger
24	Collection of monetary damage and other relief in territorial dispute cases
28	Getting started with 2008 funding options
32	Herington makes improvements to public water supply
36	Abilene constructing new SBR technology wastewater plant
40	Fire protection requires a strong silent partner
44	Lucas’ community theater takes another step – KAN STEP
48	There is a special art to being a community
52	Legally Relevant: Gary Hanson discusses annexation issues
56	How to get good rates (and not get beat up)
60	KRWA Conference & Exhibition Program
84	Necessity sometimes dictates best protection regulations
88	Water/wastewater emergency response network survey
92	Water operators develop new tools to improve their work
96	Detecting taste and odor events in Kansas reservoirs
100	Master meter accuracy: essential to efficient operations
104	2007 Conference to address IDSE requirements & chlorine residuals
108	GIS software: a true test of patience and pocketbook
112	Valley Falls plant improvements to meet regs and add capacity
116	Talk about change – or else!
120	Bentley tower maintenance is routine with a twist
124	System maps critical – for a growing RWD or city
126	Pigging project improves chlorine residuals
130	Bits & Pieces: Kansas Water Office is looking for volunteer Basin Advisory Committee members
132	Fun & Philosophy

2	Letters
4	KRWA Annual Conference - It's the 40th Annual!
6	Water affordability regulations hit small systems hard
10	Kansas Water Plan provides funds that help systems
16	Spyware: protecting yourself from the Cyber Peeping Tom
18	What USDA could do to help resolve 1926(b) cases - The Solution, Part II
24	The DOW at 12,000 - does it really matter?
30	South Central Kansas Water Coalition progresses
34	Water well drawdown impacted by drought and other issues
38	Advances in technology help reduce water loss
42	Corrosion threatens water heaters - can cause rusty and smelly water
44	A data logger, software and a printer - sounds simple enough!
48	Chlorine residual maintenance: concern for subsequent systems
52	Cleaning wastewater force mains
56	KRWA to establish emergency response network: KWERN
60	Is board/council micro-management an issue in your system?
64	Kansas reservoirs, designed for the future
68	Legally Relevant: Gary Hanson discusses annexation issues
72	Small town life fits working at KRWA
74	Hillsboro makes water treatment plant improvements
80	Tri-State Water Resources Coalition to secure area water
84	Harvey RWD 1 adds customers and develops new water source
88	Operator certification requirements for public water systems
90	Programmable Logic Controller use simplifies system control
92	Butler, Greenwood RWDs hold dinner meeting in El Dorado
94	New KAN STEP projects at Uniontown and Westmoreland
98	Sanitary surveys required of more systems under new regs
102	Bits & Pieces: EPA's new Ground Water Rule reviewed
108	Fun & Philosophy

2	Letters
8	Conservation begins at home - that is, with your city or RWD
12	Water systems fare well with 2006 legislative issues
16	Financial reviews save systems from potential financial pitfalls
20	Why the USDA will not help water districts with 1926(b) cases
24	Abilene's reverse osmosis water plant seven years later
28	Practice safe handling, operation for all forms of chlorine
32	Scared for life: Treece, Kan. seeks buyout, closing of town
36	Lax tank maintenance increases ownership costs
40	Hartford completes new KAN STEP community center
44	Computer troubles. Repair, upgrade - what to do?
48	Required IDSE: compliance getting even more complicated
52	Pleasanton water plant gets more than a new face
56	CoCoRaHS: a backyard measuring and reporting system
60	Trees: directions, multi-purpose, protection
64	Legally Relevant
66	KanCap - the next steps for board/council training
70	Conference 2006: At your service - it's automatic!
88	Conference 2006: Award winners
98	Franklin Co. RWD 6 upgrades contact basin
102	Maps that lie - and not worth the paper they're printed on
106	Witching - a confounding subject much deeper than most
110	Water or wastewater rate reviews - long overdue in most cases
114	Lift stations - the "other" pumps, require regular maintenance
117	Bits & Pieces
120	Fun & Philosophy

2	Letters
4	Support, leadership and involvement make KRWA
8	KanCap, new resource for systems; staff changes at KRWA
12	Invest what you can - borrow what you have to
16	Strategic planning: what is it?
19	USDA Press Release: A good partnership recognized
20	The other shoe will always drop - so be ready!
22	East-west road project goes south
26	Where will you be when the lights go out?
30	A watershed in my back yard
32	KRWA helps Kansans as never before
34	Maintaining chlorine residuals in consecutive systems; is rechlorination needed?
38	Extreme weather demonstrates need for groundwater protection
42	Environmental Working Group blames EPA for standards neglect
48	Blowing green into Kansas
54	2006 KRWA Conference and Exhibition Program
78	Choosing the right funding option impacts project costs
82	Turbidity removal and compliance: a challenge for plants in Kansas
86	Geary County Rural Water District 4 gets the red out!
90	Annual water/wastewater policy review is needed
94	They came, they saw, they learned (they even laughed)
96	Longford water: better by the bottle
100	Fasteners: holding communities in Kansas together
104	Water protection a priority for Lyons, Kansas
108	KRWA.net adds online directory of city/RWD contacts
109	The Water Board Bible
110	Program helps struggling farmers find other income
113	Bits & Pieces
116	Fun & Philosophy