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2	Letters
4	KRWA Establishes Scholarship in Honor of Dennis Schwartz
6	Efforts to Modify Regulatory Requirements - An Ongoing Process
10	Legally Relevant: Guidelines for Taking Interest of Land in Kansas
14	On-Site Assistance Contract Provides Invaluable Help to Public Water Systems in Kansas
18	Bill to Ban Microbeads Approved by House Subcommittee
20	Public Wholesale Water Supply District No 26 Will Soon Supply Water to Systems in Chase County
24	Locating Waterline Leakage is Sometimes Next to Impossible
28	Doniphan RWD 6 Moves Towards Construction
31	Nebraska and Kansas Agree to Short-term Management Plan on Republican River
32	Mark Your Calendars . . . 2016 Annual Conference & Exhibition Preview
34	THMs and HAAs in Drinking Water Considering the Factors and Meeting the Requirements
40	Rate Setting -- It's Not So Easy!
42	KAN STEP Program Has Nine Projects in Progress
50	City of Wathena Eliminates Troublesome Waterline
54	Salina's Scour Key Replacement Project
58	A Surprise Emission of Chlorine Gas from a Master Water Meter
60	Fantastic Ways to Create and Track Your To-Do Lists
64	New Water System Brings Added Problem of Thermal Expansion for Homeowners in Small Town
66	The Pros of Piggybacking, or Cooperative Purchasing
70	The Public Notification Rule: How Effective Is This Rule and Are Changes Needed?
74	Accuracy of Testing Equipment and Procedures Necessary to Verify Water Quality
76	Small Water System Case Study: City of Dearing
78	The Revised Total Coliform Rule -- Changes Are Coming!
82	New Beginnings; Exciting Times Ahead with Windows 10
86	Accurate Maps Are Invaluable
88	USDA Rural Development Introduces Online Loan Application
90	Training Session at Manhattan Draws Another Big Crowd
92	Other Voices: Are We Ready to Change Our Thinking About Water?
93	A Full House at the McPherson Opera House for KRWA Training Session
95	Advertisers' Index
96	Fun & Philosophy

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2	Letters
4	My View of KRWA: "Be Here Now!"
6	USDA Rural Development Offers Assistance with Loans and Grants and Supports Technical Assistance Programs
10	Legally Relevant: Authority of Officers, Employees and Consultants to Modify a Contract
14	Pigging Rural Water Line Helps Improve Water Quality
16	Municipal and RWD Water Use Reduction: Unnecessary and Costly
22	Computer Corner: New-Techno-Intoxication
26	Common Mistakes Made Using the Hach Pocket Chlorimeter Chlorine Residual Test Kit
30	EPA Advisory Group Focuses on Lead Service Line Replacement Requirements in Lead and Copper Rule Revisions
32	2015 KRWA Annual Conference Review: Preconference Sessions, Award Winners, Speakers, and More
66	KRWA Assists With a Well Cleanup at City of Lyons
70	City of La Cygne and USDA Rural Development Celebrate Earth Day
72	DWR's Online Water Use Reporting System Successful
77	USDA Rural Development Financing Assists Six Kansas Communities
78	Troubleshooting a Sewer Force Main Problem at Concordia, Kansas
81	In the City of Somewhere, Kansas, a Sheriff Serves Notice: KOMA Violation
82	Sumner County RWD 5 System Improvements Include Wells, Storage and Plant
86	After 15 Years, Public Wholesale District No. 19 Is in Service
88	Bonner Springs Constructs New Filter Backwash Settling Tank
90	What You See Is What You Get
93	Your Web Site Says a Lot About You
96	Good Reasons to Consider GIS-Based Mapping
98	KRWA Attends EPA's Vulnerability Self Assessment Tool Training
100	Locating and Correcting "Non-Revenue Water" Requires Persistence, Tools
102	Keeping or Hiring the Right, and Hopefully, Long-time Operator
104	Requirements for Production Meters
106	What's a Utility to Do with Abandoned Funds?
108	Other Voices: Ag Practices Must Adapt to Declining Water
111	Advertiser's Index
112	Fun & Philosophy

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2	Letters
4	The Many Hats We Wear
6	Water Use Per Capita - The Importance of Definition
10	Legally Relevant: Preventing Theft, Fraud and Embezzlement
14	Interest in Backflow Prevention - Cross Connection Control in Kansas is High
16	KRWA Brings Training for Water and Wastewater Systems to Communities Across Kansas
18	Federal Regulations: "Taking It To The Next Level"
24	Water System Improvements at Green Treat for Nitrate
28	Osage City Lake Restored with Mechanical Dredging
32	2015 Annual Conference & Exhibition: "The Many Hats We Wear"
57	WaterPAC and the Power of Your Association
58	Challenges for Stockton Wastewater Improvement Project
62	Kansas Water Authority Appoints Goal Setting Committees
64	NPDES Electronic Reporting Rule to be Finalized Soon
66	Public Land Survey System Knowledge Remains an Important Skill
72	Steps to Finding and Correcting Water Loss
76	Hydrogen Sulfide in Hot Water Heaters
78	Einstein's Desk - Organization and the Clutter Correlation
82	Get Long Service Live with Good Maintenance of Water Storage Tanks
86	Adapting GIS to Mobile Devices
88	Forty Years of the Safe Drinking Water Act
92	Kansas Water Use and the Governor's "Vision for the Future of Water in Kansas"
96	Pipeline Lining Used on Colony, Robinson and Troy Sewer Line Rehab Projects
100	Small Water System Case Study: City of McFarland
102	How to Reduce Total Phosphorus in Wastewater Utilities
106	Bits & Pieces
111	Ad Index
112	Fun & Philosophy

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2	Letters
4	The Many Hats We Wear
6	Controversy Concerning Proposed Rule to Clarify Clean Water Act
8	Legally Relevant: On-Call Time
12	Understanding Costs Essential To Creating Fair and Adequate Water Rates
16	www.krwa.net Implements Improvements
20	Preliminary Discussion Draft of Vision for the Future of Water in Kansas Released
22	City of Sedgwick Pays for New Meters and Equipment from Capital Funds
26	Oberlin Chooses New Well Field over Treatment to Solve Arsenic and Uranium Problem
30	2015 Annual Conference & Exhibition Preview
32	So You Want To Buy a Water Right? Do It Right!
37	The "Globally Harmonized System" of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals - What is it?
40	An Endangered Species: The Desktop Computer
42	City of Kirwin Selects POU Systems as Less Expensive Alternative for Nitrate Removal
48	Rechlorination - An Obvious Remedy to Improve Residuals for Many Water Systems
52	Computer Corner: The Perils of Cloud Computing
56	KAN STEP Program Has Nine Projects in Progress
60	Cherryvale Completes Huge Remodeling of Armory As Community Building Thanks to KAN STEP Grant and Volunteer Services
62	After 2,000 Years - New Wastewater Technology ... And It’s Not Gravity!
64	Is Your water System Prepared for a KDHE Inspection?
66	Hillsboro, Kansas Using SEMS Mobile to Consolidate Work Orders
69	Finding and Repairing Leaks, Reducing Water Loss are Critical to Water Systems, Large and Small
72	Land Application of Sludge from Municipal Lagoons and Compliance with the Part 530 Biosolids Rule
76	Communications 101
79	KRWA Sponsored Water and Wastewater Training
80	Smith Center Makes Water System More Operable with Valve Insertions
82	From the List-Serv : To an Ordinance for the Obvious?
84	New Statewide Aerials from DASC Offer Higher Resolution
86	The RATES Program is Making a Difference
88	Funding Options for Cities and RWDs in Kansas
92	GPS Mapping Provides Long-Term Benefits to Cities, Water Districts, Other Utilities
95	Advertisers’ Index
96	Fun & Philosophy

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2	Letters
6	KRWA Is True to KRWA’s Mission — Providing Education and Leadership
8	Thank You, Senator Dole!
10	Legally Relevant: Frequently Asked Questions — Pipeline Easements
14	How to Keep the Water Fund Afloat
18	2014 Conference Review — Session Summaries, Keynote Addresses, Awards, Prize Winners, and More
52	Excess Selenium Causes City of Gove to Make System Improvements
56	Excessive Duckweed Causes Problems for Wastewater Treatment in Lagoons
60	Enroll in IMAP or ITIC with the Kansas Notification Center
64	Computer Corner: Paperless Billing, Communication in 2014
68	Kansas Aqueduct Feasibility Being Re-Studied
76	It’s 8 O’clock on Main — How Many Hats Does a City Clerk Wear?
78	Consequences of Not Knowing What’s in Hauled Sewage Could Cause Big Problems
82	Non-Enforceable Standards Being Used as Enforceable Standards
90	Playing Well With Others — or, When Good Intentions Go Bad
94	The "Terrible Teens" Drought: Is This the New Dust Bowl?
98	Duty Changes by Staff at the Kansas Department of Commerce Announced
100	Jefferson RWD 11 Chooses Ice Pigging to Clean Some Pipelines
102	Lab Results to be Emailed by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment
104	Long-Overdue Well Rehab Helps Small Town of Herndon, Kansas
106	Dennis Schwartz Retires from KRWA Board of Directors’ Position
107	Carl Chalfant Elected to KRWA Board of Directors
108	Bits and pieces: KRWA Participates in EPA VSAT Meeting in Washington, D.C.
110	USDA Rural Development and Rural Water District No. 1, Ellsworth County Enter Into Settlement Agreement
111	Advertisers’ Index
112	Fun & Philosophy

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2	Letters
6	A Slight Change in Course After 37 Years
8	Rate Review Challenges, Electronic CCRs, and More . . .
10	Legally Relevant: Employee Rights and Their Limits
14	KRWA Partnerships Help Communities Stay on Course
18	2014 Annual Conference & Exhibition
42	Anthony Completes Major Water System Improvement
46	Most Cities and RWDs Not Realizing Full Benefits of Their GPS Mapping Projects
50	KAN STEP Project Funds Unique Library and Food Basket in Riley
52	On the Move: Communicating Through Social Media and the Web
56	City of Highland Completes Water System Upgrade
59	USDA Announces Nine Projects to Improve Water Quality in Kansas
60	Water Storage Tanks: Monitoring, Operation and Modifications
66	The Importance of Civil Discourse in Board and Council Meetings
72	Bottled Water vs. Tap Water
74	Challenges of Developing and Implementing Improvement Projects
78	What’s Up With KUUNC?
82	Neither Snow Nor Rain Nor Hard Drive Crash? Communication in 2014
86	Fixing Lander’s Rates
88	The Importance of Monitoring Well Water Levels
90	City of St. John Adds Nitrate Removal Plant
94	Public Wholesale Water Supply District 26 Moves Forward
99	Kansas Dept. of Commerce Announces CDBG Awards
100	Fluoridation: The Facts - Prevention or Poison?
102	Bits and Pieces
103	Advertisers’ Index
104	Fun & Philosophy

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2	Letters
4	The Power of Your Association
8	The Affordable Care Act May Help Smaller Cities and RWDs Provide An Option to Employees for Affordable Health Insurance
10	Legally Relevant: Consolidation and Acquisition of Rural Water Districts
16	KAN STEP Grant Helps Morrowville Improve Its Municipal Water System
20	2014 Annual Conference & Exhibition: What to Look For in 2014
22	Monica Wurtz Joins KRWA Staff
24	Stage 2 Monitoring . . . Absurd? Unnecessary? Illogical? Authoritarian? Or Just a Waste of Money?
28	New Users and Ellis Consolidated RWD 1 Benefit From KAN STEP Project
30	Ill-defined Locate Requests Continue to Frustrate Utilities (and others!)
34	Uranium in City's Water Causes Lakin to Install Treatment Plant
39	Erg, Joules & Such - Notes on Energy Savings for the Rural Water Community and Maybe Others
40	Water System Management: Here’ s a Directive From KRWA - Start Planning!
44	Buhler Modifies Operation of Sewage Treatment Plant Resulting in Improved Effluent Quality and Energy Cost Savings
48	Providing Training Is Central to KRWA’ s Mission
50	Rescue From Elevated Water Storage Tank is a Reminder for Safety and Emergency Training
54	When Having a Great Board of Directors Is Not Enough
58	Need Help Getting Help? "It won’ t let me . . . "
60	Proper Chlorine Monitoring and Testing Essential to Verifying Water Quality
62	City of Haven Spends $4.9 Million on Water System Upgrades
65	Addressing Problems Associated with Municipal Growth into RWD Territory
66	The Top 5 Concerns of Small Systems
68	EPA TMDL Program Not Working In Small and Rural Communities like Marcellus, New York
70	GPS Mapping Is a Process - It Is Not "An Event"
74	It’ s 5 O’ Clock on Main Street
76	KRWA Is a Marketplace - From Funding Options to Board / Council Training
78	Contributors To Short-Circuiting in Wastewater Stabilization Ponds
80	Computer Corner:Snip It! My favorite, Nifty, Windows’ Tool
86	KAN STEP Grant Funds Improvements in Rural Water District No. 12, Montgomery County
88	Rate Design: Attitude Adjustment
90	Can Parasitic Worms Get Into Drinking Water Tanks?
92	Bits & Pieces
95	Advertisers’ Index
96	Fun & Philosophy

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2	Letters
6	There’s No Relief From Dealing With Drought Conditions
10	Washington RWD 1 - First RWD in Kansas to Use Satellite Meter Reading
14	Legally Relevant: Constructing Water and Wastewater Pipelines in Road Rights-of-Way
17	Labette RWD 6 Makes Their Annual Meeting a Social and Learning Event
18	Technological Advances Won’t Change KRWA’s Mission
20	It’s Not All Fluff - Developing a Longer(er) Range Plan Is Just Plain Smart
22	Three Questions for Small Cities and Rural Water Districts, Elected Officials, Managers, Operators, Bookkeepers, City Clerks and Other Citizens
25	Department of Commerce Hosts General Administrators’ Certification
26	Kansas Underground Utility Notification Center Board Presses Forward
30	Computer Corner: Caution! Sometimes Antivirus Software Is the Problem!
34	It’s 8 O’Clock at the City Clerk’s Counter
36	Nitrogen Makes Things Green in Greensburg: Just Keep It Out of the Water Please!
42	EPA’s Guidance Clears Questions on "Reduction of Lead In Drinking Water Act"
44	Kansas Public Water Supply Loan Fund Is One Option for Cities and RWDs
48	Public Wholesale District 5 Doubles Capacity to Meet Consumer Demand
52	Are You Working Too Hard? Here’s an Efficiency Audit for Office Staff
54	Having Problems Getting Bacteriological Water Samples to the KDHE Lab on Time? There Are Options
58	2013 Conference Review - A Recap of Sessions, Award Winners, Exhibits, Guests and Entertainment
61	- Presenters: Key To A Good Conference; Preconference Sessions
63	- Opening Session - Keynote by Kent Rader; Butler Headliners
66	- EXPO Hall Exhibition - Largest in Mid-America
68	- Midway Luau in Kansas! Aloha From KRWA!
70	- Wednesday Luncheon: Matt All Discusses Implementation of the Affordable Care Act
74	- 2013 Award winners
80	- It was "Nunsense" - And the audience Laughed to Tears!
82	- Thursday Luncheon: Doug Anderton says, "Rural Water Makes Living in Rural America Possible"
84	- WaterPAC Raises $7,350; Grand Prize Winners
86	Rural Utilities Partnering in Economic Development
90	Water and Wastewater Line Expansion Policies - An Essential Aspect of Every System
96	Are You Having a Domestic Dispute?
100	Water Rate Design: Adequate, Fair and Appropriately Simple or Complex
102	USDA Rural Development Celebrates Earth Day by Investing $17.7 Million in Nine Kansas Water Quality Projects
104	City of Woodston Makes Major Water Supply Improvements
108	Public Wholesale District No. 18 Completes Makeover of Plant
112	To Manhattan KONZA Rotary Members - Water Matters!
115	Kansas Water System Managers Complete Utility Management Certification
119	Advertisers’ Index
120	Fun & Philosophy

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2	Letters
6	Let’s Pull Together- A Message by KRWA President Sam Atherton
8	"Rural Water" Helped Make 2012 a Positive Year for Water Systems
12	Legally Relevant: Open Records and Open Meetings in the Electronic Age
16	Facts About KDHE Water and Wastewater Certification Programs
18	Ergs, Joules & Such - Notes on Energy Savings for the Rural Water Community and Maybe Others
20	Public Wholesale Water Supply District 18 and Rural Development Prove a Project Can Proceed in Quick Fashion
24	Most Small Public Water Supplies Required to Develop Stage 2 DBPR Compliance Monitoring Plan by October 1, 2013
28	Addressing High Nitrates in an Unconventional, Possibly Better Way
32	City of Bushton Well Constructed at Affordable Cost
34	46th Annual Conference & Exhibition Program - "Let’s Pull Together"
58	Computer Corner: Ready or Not - Windows 8 Is Here
62	Eudora’s Fight for Independence - A Natural Resource Conflict
68	Membership Listing of the Kansas Rural Water Association - 2012
70	"Let’s Pull Together" to Maintain and Sustain Your Water System
72	Changes in Technology Help KRWA Map More, and Better
76	Leavenworth Water Department Utilizes Trenchless Technology for Waterline Replacement
80	Spring Cleaning: "For Your Computer . . . Inside and Out"
84	The Impact of FOG, Otherwise Known as Fat, Oil and Grease
88	When the well nearly runs dry. . . Ongoing Drought Affects Another Small Town in Kansas
92	Get Payback With Adequate and Fair Rates
94	Hiawatha Gets Good Rates
96	180 Kansas Water Systems Receive $7,933,390.83 in Atrazine Settlement Case
98	Bits & Pieces: Former city clerk in prison; Thayer in a pinch . . . and more
104	Fun & Philosophy

2	Letters
4	Let’s Pull Together
6	Likely Changes in CCR Delivery Methods; No-Lead in Components Reg
10	Legally Relevant: Construction Projects: Bidding and Bonds
14	There’s More to a Rate Review Than Just Increasing Rates
16	Ergs, Joules & Such - Notes on Energy Savings
18	46th Annual Conference & Exhibition: Let’s Pull Together
20	How Rural Water Systems Can Pursue Successful System Expansions
26	Rice RWD 1 Moves Pump Out of Pit
30	Hacktivism, and the Real Risk for Municipalities and Water Districts
32	The Ramifications of Social Media Networking
36	Someone Asks: What’s Going on With Kansas One Call?
40	Hot, Dry Summer Reeks Havoc on Foundations and Walls
44	Milford Gets New Water Supply Source
50	Emergency Response Plans - Essential for Any City or RWD
54	Combined Chlorine: Maintaining Residual in Distribution Systems
58	City of Burr Oak Jump-Starts Source Water Protection Program
62	How to Seal a Leaking Lagoon
66	How to Get a Great Rate Analyst
68	Drought Impacts Water Systems in Kansas
70	Computer Corner: It’s Time to "Take Stock": Looking Forward, Looking Back
74	KAN STEP Continues to Benefit Enterprise
78	The Comparative Value of Water
80	Test Meters Before Jumping to Conclusions About Water Loss
82	Minimum Required Separations of Potable Water and Sewer System Lines
85	USDA Rural Development Financing Assists Kansas Communities
86	Status of Atrazine Settlement
87	Advertisers’ Index
88	Fun & Philosophy

2	Letters
6	Persistence Makes Things Happen
8	2012 Legislation Affects Water Systems, Water Rights
10	Legally Relevant: Legislative Change Allows Non-landowners to Be RWD Benefit Unit Owners
14	Training and Proper Equipment Help Ensure Worker Safety
16	Ergs, Joules & Such - Notes on Energy Savings
18	Goddard, KS Spending $4 Million to Satisfy Present and Future Water System Demands
22	Household Hazardous Waste Programs Are Making a Difference
28	Prevention is Key to Avoiding Infections and Infectious Disease by Wastewater Utility Personnel
30	Water District Investment in Service and New Members
34	Conference Review 2012 - "Recipe For Success" - Pre-conference, Opening Session, Luncheon Speakers,Exhibitors, Awards and More!
62	Osage County Rural Water District No. 6 Expands System
64	All But Forgotten on Little John Creek . . . The Finale
67	The Inspector Found What?
68	A Return to the Good Old Days - What RWD Boards and City Councils Can Do to Help
72	Setting a Proper Water Rate: Separating Fact from Fiction
76	Computer Corner: It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane? No, It’s "Super Computer!"
80	City of Hiawatha Recognized for Wastewater System Improvements
82	Pay Attention to Sanitary Issues Associated with Storage Tanks
84	Who Will Determine What’s "Affordable" Water?
88	KRWA Encourages Involvement in Kansas One Call
92	Little River Makes Water System Improvements
94	Choosing the Right Liquid Feed Pump
96	Kan Step Remodeling Two 1950’s-era Buildings: Cherryvale and Udall
98	Gasoline in a Sewer System Validates Need for an Emergency Response Plan
102	Partly Cloudy with a Chance of Perception
106	Rechlorination Beneficial to Many Water Systems in Kansas
108	Rate Setting Sessions and KanCap Get New Life
109	South Dakota Company Launches Satellite-based Rural Water Management System with Automatic Meter Reading
111	Advertisers’ Index
112	Fun & Philosophy

2	Letters
4	RWDs, Cites Send KRWA to Washington with Their Support
6	Setting Rates - It’s More Than Deciding What to Charge
8	Legally Relevant: Dealing with Unemployment Claims
12	"Recipe For Success" Should Include Calculating Water Loss Monthly
16	The City of Everest Takes the Necessary Steps in Nitrate Removal
18	New $17-million Wastewater Plant Completed at Dodge City
24	Be Smart - and Get Smarter; Attend KanCap Training
27	Ergs, Joules & Such - Notes on Energy Savings
28	The Effects of Unbilled Water on Rates
32	2012 Conference & Exhibition: "Recipe For Success"
56	Code for America
58	Hoisington, KS - Gateway to Cheyenne Bottoms - Completes Water Plant Improvements
62	Unique Situation Complicates City of Concordia Water Improvement Project
66	KAN STEP Keeps Helping Communities in Kansas
70	Federal Regulatory Compliance of Outstanding Bond Debt - Be in Compliance
74	Three Common Problems with Boards and Councils and Some Common-Sense Solutions
79	Nineteen Communities, Two Counties Receive CDBG Funding
80	A Little Project Making a Big Impact Improving Water Quality
84	Kansas Water Law Targeted for Change in 2012
90	Understanding Wastewater Permits and Testing Procedures
94	Computer Corner: Archiving Data for $1 Per Year
98	Do Cell Phones with GPS Have Accuracy to Locate Utility Infrastructure?
102	KDHE/KRWA Referral Program Helps Wastewater Systems Improve Effluent Quality and Achieve Compliance
106	Douglas RWD 1 and RWD 5 Sign Agreement for Continued Contract Services
108	Contamination of Water Storage Tanks by Birds too Frequent and Very Dangerous
111	Advertisers’ Index
112	Fun & Philosophy

2	Letters
4	First Management & Leadership Training is a Success
6	It’s Time to End the Mailing Requirement for the Consumer Confidence Report
8	Legally Relevant: Avoiding Problems in Paying Employees
12	Recipe for Success - 45th Annual Conference & Exhibition, March 27-29, Wichita
14	New Board/Council Members Need Nurturing
18	Operator-In-Training Program Appreciated by New Operators in Kansas
20	KRWA Introduces KRWA E-Train, a New Online Training Program for Cities and RWDs
24	Exercising Waterline Valves is First Step to Rejuvenating Them
26	Regal Training Fills a Need for KRWA Staff
28	Leavenworth Water Department Makes Emergency Response to 2011 Flood
34	Computer Corner: Making Wise Use of Technology; Being Practical About Obsolescence
38	Kansas Water System Contaminated Due to Birds Accessing Storage Tank
42	CRP Still Popular, Enhanced by Voluntary Public Access Program
48	Washington RWD 1 Equips to Provide Future Water Supply Needs
52	Atchison Consolidated RWD 5 Becomes Major Water Supplier
56	"Going Green" in Greensburg
59	KAN STEP Grant Goes to Volunteers in Esbon to Construct a New Fire Station
62	Tuttle Creek Lake WRAPS Receives National Recognition From EPA
65	Want to Improve Your Utility’s Cash Flow? Today’s Banking Technology Can Help
66	How Assistance and Objective Thinking Helped Our RWD Evolve
68	Buhler’s New Plant Addresses Arsenic Removal, Iron and Manganese Too
72	Circus Act: Are You a Juggler or Plate Spinner?
76	"Cloud Computing" May Hold Key for Added Efficiency of GPS Mapping
79	Ergs, Joules & Such - Notes on Energy Savings
80	KRWA Has New Pressure Tank for Water System Use
82	Leak Detection Technologies Used at Bonner Springs to Locate Leaks in Distribution System
86	Purchased Water and Its Un-billed "Additional" Cost
88	Regulatory Reforms Being Requested by Rural Water
90	Bits & Pieces
93	Q & A for Operators
95	Advertisers Index
96	Fun & Philosophy

2	Letters
4	Do You Know What To Do In An Emergency?
6	Budget Cuts Impact KRWA’s Training Program
8	Legally Relevant: Late Payment, Shut Off and Reconnection Fees
12	The 2010 Census May Require Your Utility To Hit "The Reset Button"
16	Every System Should Develop and Update Its Water Conservation Plan
18	Disasters Will Strike -- Let’s Be Ready to Help Each Other
20	City of Elkhart, KS Water Supply Threatened by Oklahoma Farmer
24	The Best Solution for Meeting New, Proposed Effluent Limits? Stop Discharging!
28	Nortonville Begins Complete Water System Upgrade
30	City of Bentley Develops a New Water Supply
34	Conference Review -- Help Make A Difference
40	44th Annual KRWA Conference Opening Session
42	EXPO Hall -- Largest Show in Mid-America
46	"Our Health Care Quandary", address by Matt All, BCBS of Kansas
52	National Rural Water Association President Joe Liles’ Addresses Thursday Luncheon
58	Award Winners, Employees, Friend of Rural Water, Best Tasting Water
64	Topic Of Wasted Tickets Brings Water Systems and One-Call Together
69	Ergs, Joules & Such: Notes on Energy Savings for the Rural Water Community (and Others)
70	How Much Is Too Much? A Backwards Approach To Implementing Technology
74	Leavenworth Cons. RWD 1 Completes New Storage Tank
76	Burlingame Invests in Their Wastewater System and Becomes Kansas 2011 Earth Day Project
80	Cherryvale, Sterling and Udall Receive KAN STEP Awards to Rehabilitate Community Buildings
84	Combined Chlorine -- Getting the Chlorine and Ammonia Feed Rates Correct
88	Cross Connections Between Potable Water and Sanitary Sewers Need to be Reported Immediately
90	Pottawatomie Rural Water District No. 4 Makes Much-needed Improvements
94	Protecting the Source: It’s Time for YOUR Plan!
97	New Staff Positions at Kansas USDA Rural Development
98	Good Manners for Board/Council Members
102	Phillipsburg Successfully Pigs Transmission Line
104	Computer Corner: Use Common Sense to Keep Your Computer Virus Free
108	Pay Them in Water
112	Annual Funding Workshop Conducted by Kansas Department of Commerce at Lyons
114	GPS Mapping Should Be More Than Just Printing New Maps
116	KRWA Donates $2,500 for Circuit Rider Work in Central America
118	Getting Paid -- Accepting Online Payments May be Getting Easier for Rural Utilities
119	Advertisers’ Index
120	Fun & Philosophy

2	Letters
4	Long Range Plan Review Highlights Short- And Long-Term Goals
8	A Viewpoint -- 2010 and Beyond
9	Gary Smith Retires From USDA Rural Development
10	Legally Relevant: Foreclosure and Bankruptcy -- Legal Problems for Utility Providers
14	City of Effingham, KS Makes Upgrades to Its Water System
18	Anderson and Pratt County Fire Stations Set KAN STEP Project Model
22	Don’t Be Discouraged -- There’s Help For New Operators
24	GIS Mapping Subsidy Helps 123 Systems Acquire Improved Map Products
27	Rural Water Manager First in Kansas to Achieve Certification in Utility Management
28	Goodland Water System Improvements Include a New Ion-Exchange Nitrate Removal Plant
32	Everything Is Better With Buffers!
34	2011 Conference & Exhibition: Help Make A Difference!
58	Computer Corner: Play It Smart -- Prepare for Intelligent Barcode Requirements
62	Replacement of Raw Water Meters -- Groundwater Well or Surface Intakes
66	Five Things You Should Know About Tax-Exempt Municipal Lease Financing
68	Information Overload -- Drowning in Data
72	Reno Country RWD 3 Replaces Main Transmission Line
75	Fiscal Conservativism Might Benefit Existing Customers, But Longer-Term, There’s a More Chilling Effect
78	KRWA’s 2011 Training Calendar -- An Ongoing Development
81	Ergs, Joules & Such: Notes on Energy Savings
82	Enterprise Makes Improvements to Meet Provisions of Ground Water Rule
88	Frank-Dodd Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act Means No Longer Business as Usual for Kansas Local Units of Government
94	Accurate Water Meters -- Basic to Sound Utility Operation and Accountability
98	Ozark Aquifer Reopening for Appropriation
104	Wastewater Systems Should Not Be "Out of Sight -- Out of Mind"
106	Lawsuits: Are Your Rates Vulnerable?
109	New Water System Has Lecompton, KS Ready for Growth
111	Advertisers’ Index
112	Fun & Philosophy

2	Letters
6	Are You Moving Forward — or Just Digging in Heels?
8	Greenleaf, Kansas Pitches in to Build New Water System
10	A Practical Guide to Understanding Land Descriptions
14	Preview: 44th Annual Conference & Exhibition, March 29 - 31, 2011
16	Kickapoo Plant Upgrades Address Compliance Issues
20	Wi Fi — Why Fi? The Risk of Using Public Wireless
24	Kansas Water and Wastewater Systems Need Future Managers
26	The Importance of Documenting Line Location Data Related to GPS, Witching and Memory
30	A Sustainable Approach To Potable Water Quality Management
35	USDA Rural Development Community Facilities Programs = Opportunity!!!
36	Disturbing Trends for Small Water Supply Systems
40	City of Riley Makes Improvements to Its Water System
44	Olathe Expands Cedar Creek Wastewater Treatment Facility to Provide Biological Nutrient Removal
48	KAN STEP Projects Dot the Kansas Landscape
52	Clay Center PUC Makes Major Improvements to Water Supply System
56	Clarks Creek Watershed Removed From Impaired Waters Listing
58	Chetopa - Pecan Capital of Kansas Prepares for Installation of a New Wastewater System
62	Summer Has Passed; Are you Ready for Winter?
65	Ergs, Joules & Such; This Issue Discusses Variable Frequency Drives
66	How Will Invasive Zebra Mussels Impact Drinking Water Quality in Kansas Reservoirs?
70	Computer Corner: Like a Boy Scout, Be Prepared
72	Accident Takes Out City of Kanopolis Well House and Equipment
74	Hot Summer Adds to Problems of Loss of Chlorine Residuals
76	Creative Solutions for Water System Management - Can You Play Well with Others?
80	What Should a Rate Study Cost?
86	Can Birds Get Into Your Water Storage Tank?
90	Jefferson RWD 13 Makes Major Improvements
92	Flex Your Water Right Muscles With a Flex Account Term Permit
95	Arbitrator Gives Initial Win for Kansas in Republican River Dispute
96	Calculating Performance of Lift Stations is Important
98	Power Up, When Necessary; Selecting the Right Generator
101	Bits & Pieces - News Across Kansas
103	Advertisers Index
104	Fun & Philosophy

2	Letters
6	People Are the Key to Delivering on KRWA’s Mission
8	KDHE Providing Funding for New Tech Assistance Program for Wastewater Systems
10	Legally Relevant: Attorney Gary Hanson Discusses Recent Territorial Legislation
14	Source Water Protection, Syracuse, Kansas Style
16	Brownfield Redevelopment, Another Source Water Protection Tool
20	Ugrade! Mapping and Sharing Is Easier with ESRI’s Arc10
24	Determining and Managing Water Loss Requires Attention to Detail
28	RAMCAP - A New Acronym for Water and Wastewater Utilities
30	The Importance of Developing an Asset Management Plan for Your Water or Wastewater Facility
34	2010 Conference Review ...
40	Opening Session, Exhibitors
44	Carnival Nite 2010
46	Luncheon Speakers, Awards, Prizes, and more!
55	City of Onaga Named Most Improved Water System in Kansas
58	Olathe Wins Best Tasting Water Contest
62	Dealing with Lagoon Turnovers and Associated Problems
66	Computer Corner: Calculating Water Loss Doesn’t Have to be a Mystery
68	GPS Mapping is a Process and Not an Event
72	KAN CAP - It Really Is YOUR Business . . .
74	Seneca Completes Water System Improvements
76	Increases in the Cost of Drinking Water Raise Questions of Affordability
80	Beyond the Binge of the Debt-Fueled Bender
82	Activated Sludge: Basic Operations and Troubleshooting
85	Ergs, Joules & Such - Notes on Energy Savings
86	KAN STEP Helping Rebuild Rural Communities in Kansas
90	It’s About Time . . . KRWA Offers Web Site Help for RWDs and Cities
94	After 54 Years, Linn RWD 1 Adds Significant Storage Capacity
98	Determining Financial Integrity - Part of Ongoing Loan Reviews
103	To Sell or Not to Sell - That is the Question?
108	Inexpensive Control Update Provides Big Improvement for Small Kansas Town
111	"Fussing and Fighting in the Same Sandbox" or "Working Together for the Community?"
115	Helping KRWA Maintain Accurate Contacts
117	Shawnee Cons. RWD 4 Dedicates New Treatment Plant
119	Advertisers Index
120	Fun & Philosophy

2	Letters
4	Communication Versus Confrontation - Together, We Thrive!
6	Looking Back, Looking Ahead
10	Legally Relevant: Boards, Councils, Meetings and Voting - Chairmen and Mayors Should Not Be Caught by Surprise
14	Small Systems Facing Higher Costs of Providing Water - and the Customers Have Little Choice But to Pay
18	Taking Some of the Guesswork Out of Water Loss
21	Ergs, Joules & Such
22	Westmoreland Makes Improvements to Water and Wastewater Systems
26	Refinancing: Do You Feel Lucky?
30	Computer Corner: Increase Efficiency, But Always Work With a Safety Net
34	2010 Conference & Exhibition, March 30 - April 1
58	Some Small Rural Communities Facing Big Problems
60	CUPSS Can Help and, It's FREE!
64	Governmental Entity Federal Employment Tax Responsibilities
68	How to Deal With the Single Most Critical Resource Any Rural Utility Has - PEOPLE
72	City of Udall Uses Good Public Relations in Support of Water System Improvement Projects
76	Troy Takes On What Seemed an Insurmountable Project
80	What Is a Sewer Use Ordinance?
83	Kansas Public Water Supply Loan Fund utilizing AARA money
84	BIGGER Isn't Always Better; Composing & Resizing Photos for the Web
88	A Geographic Information System Allows Unending Use of Information
92	Smoke Testing - The First Step to Correcting I & I Problems
96	Dredging: Kansas Takes First Step to Reclaim Reservoirs
100	Failure of the Main Valve at the Tank Means Big Time Trouble
104	All But Forgotten on the Little John Creek
108	A Successful Water System Requires Good Planning and Management
110	KAN STEP Announces New Projects
113	Water Systems Recognized by KDHE
114	Bits & Pieces
120	Fun & Philosophy

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