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May 22, 2023 |
PFAS Cost Recovery Program |
The Kansas Rural Water Association has joined the National Rural Water Association to file a cost recovery action for testing, treatment and remediation of PFAS contamination. Check this summary sheet for more information. |
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Feb 13, 2023 |
Testimony in Support of HB 2302 |
Testimony in Support of HB 2302 |
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Jan 23, 2023 |
Lead Service Line Customer Survey |
Lead Service Line Inventory survey for local system use - in fillable pdf format |
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Dec 21, 2022 |
Scholarship Opportunity |
KRWA provides a $1,000 scholarship to qualified high school seniors |
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Dec 30, 2021 |
KRWA Scholarship |
See this application form for the $1000 Dennis Schwartz Scholarship |
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Oct 18, 2021 |
KRWA Application for Employment |
KRWA Application for Employment |
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Jul 12, 2021 |
RFP for Long Range Plan for KRWA |
The Board of Directors of the Kansas Rural Water Association is accepting RFP's for a long-range plan development. |
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Jan 23, 2021 |
Pigging Pipelines |
This project from 1991 describes the benefits of pigging 4.5 miles of water transmission pipeline in Marion RWD 1. |
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Jul 3, 2020 |
KDHE Bureau of Water Contact Listing |
This listing shows contacts for the KDHE Bureau of Water, effective 7-3-202 |
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Mar 20, 2020 |
Operator Certification Exam Renewals - COVID-19 Policy |
This document provides KDHE's adjustments for operator certification renewals in the wake of the COVID-19 Pandemic |
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Feb 26, 2020 |
Mimimum demand calculation |
This template may be helpful to calculate minimum daily demand to support an Emergency Water Supply Plan. |
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Jul 10, 2019 |
Valve Exercise Log |
This format may be adapted to log the exercising of water line valves. |
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Mar 1, 2019 |
2019 Water Taste Test |
This is an application form to be used to register water samples for the annual Water Taste Test. |
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Dec 25, 2018 |
KRWA Comments on KDHE Drinking Water Regulations |
These comments were submitted to KDHE and also reviewed and discussed by KRWA General Counsel Gary Hanson on behalf of KRWA at the January 11, 2018 hearing held by KDHE on the proposed regulations. |
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Nov 29, 2017 |
Lead and Copper Materials Evaluation Worksheet |
This sheet should be used to tabluation the materials concerning lead and copper rule |
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Nov 29, 2017 |
Notice to customers of lead - copper results |
Use this format to notify customers of lead - copper sampling results |
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Oct 8, 2017 |
NRWA responds to EPA investiagtors on Public Notice Rules |
When regulations don't make sense, responsible organizations that represent public water systems SPEAK UP and STAND UP! Read about NRWA's efforts to addreess public notification rules. |
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Sep 28, 2017 |
Testimony by Elmer Ronnebaum before US Senate Committee on Agriculture |
On behalf of National Rural Water Association, this is testimony requesting continued funding for USDA Rural Development Water & Wastewater Loan and Grant Program |
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Jun 6, 2017 |
Funding Options |
This table provides a summary of the varioius funding options for water and wastewater utilities and agency contact information |
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Apr 25, 2017 |
Customer Lead and Copper Survey in PDF fillable format. |
This survey is revised from prior version that was posted on Sept. 23, 2016 |
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Mar 30, 2017 |
Report to Annual Meeting of Membership |
This report summarizes KRWA activities in 2016 as presented at the 2017 Annual Meeting of Membership |
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Nov 1, 2016 |
Overtime - Pay Now or Pay Later |
This article discusses the requirements of paying overtime |
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Nov 1, 2016 |
Questions About Operator Certification |
This document explains frequent questions concerning operator certification. |
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Oct 17, 2016 |
Guide To Open Public Records |
Cities and RWDs can use this guide for anyone wishing to access their public records; this file is intended to be printed 2-sides and made into tri-fold. |
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Sep 23, 2016 |
Lead / Copper - Sample letter to customers where samples were collected (in pdf format) |
This is a notice to be sent to customers who submitted water samples for lead and copper testing. |
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Sep 8, 2016 |
Flow calculator for round lift stations |
Operators can use this Excel file by filling in the green cells to calculate the flow in gpm for each pump |
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Sep 8, 2016 |
Square Lift Station Tank Calculator |
This Excel file will calculate gpm when operators just fille in the green cells |
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Sep 5, 2016 |
Advertising Agreement 2016 |
Associate Members can use this agreement for advertising in The Kansas Lifeline |
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Apr 4, 2016 |
Tracer Wire Specification |
Consider this specification for tracer wire as suggested by Minnesota Rural Water Association. |
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Nov 2, 2015 |
Kansas Public Water Supply Use: 2013 |
This document shows the amount of water use by public water system for calendar year 2013. |
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Feb 22, 2015 |
Cross Connection Policy for RWD |
Model Cross Connection Policy for a Rural Water District |
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Feb 22, 2015 |
Cross Connection Ordinance |
Model ordinance for cities |
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Nov 26, 2014 |
Lamm 2014. Discontinuity in the cancer slope factor as it passes from high to low. |
Dr. Stephen Lamm Report on Arsenic |
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Mar 28, 2014 |
Financial Reporting Template |
This financial reporting template was originally designed by KRWFA/KRWA as a way to help monitor Debt Service Coverage Ratio for the Kansas Public Water Supply Loan program. Any system can download and use the form for monthly board or council meetings. |
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Jan 24, 2014 |
Legislative Report - January 24, 2014 |
Legislative Report |
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Jan 5, 2013 |
EPA Guidance on CCR Mailing |
This document is 26 pages and is by EPA as the agency explains the change in delivery of the Consumer Confidence Reports to allow for electronic transfer or posting to a Web Site, so long as a direct link is provided to customers. |
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Nov 15, 2012 |
Municipal Water Use Report |
This report was generated by the Kansas Water Ofifce. It shows water use by cities and RWDs for 2010. |
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Jul 27, 2012 |
Boil Water Advisory |
Water systems can use this model/draft of a boil water advisory. |
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Jul 27, 2012 |
Introduction to Well Drawdown |
This document is a training guide by National Rural Water Association on the topic of drawdown in water wells. |
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Jul 27, 2012 |
Measuring Water Well Levels |
This tech bulletin by Oregon State Extension Service is a good primer on the topic of measuring drawdown in water wells. |
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Jul 27, 2012 |
Water Use Restrictions |
This document provides guidance to public water systems when deal with drought or supply issues. |
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Jul 27, 2012 |
City Drought Emergency Ordinance |
While most public water systems may have a drought emergency ordinance, but if not, this model provides a template for drafting an emergency ordinance. |
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Jul 27, 2012 |
Recommendations concerning drought response |
Because many parts of the state are experiencing a severe drought during the summer of 2012, the Kansas Rural Water Association recommends that all public water supplies take the following precautionary measures |
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Feb 23, 2012 |
Water Use Table |
Use this Excel Worksheet to Log Monthly Water Use and have it calculate water loss; then copy the data to the Annual Water Use Report to file with the State of Kansas |
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May 8, 2011 |
Checklist to Determine Independent Contractor vs. Employee Status |
Straight-forward information of particular interest to rural water districts |
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Oct 10, 2010 |
Generator Sizing |
Use this form to create an inventory for utility generator needs -- by size |
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Sep 10, 2010 |
Property Inspecton Form |
This form can be used or modified by wastewater utilities. |
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Jun 2, 2010 |
Water Tap Information |
Municipal water utilities can model policies based on this information |
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Jun 1, 2010 |
Sewer ByPass Form |
Wastewater utilities are required to submit this form in case of a sewer bypass |
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Jun 1, 2010 |
Sewer Tap Information |
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Jun 1, 2010 |
Request for Assistance with Source Water Planning |
Use this form to submit a request for KRWA assistance |
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Jun 1, 2010 |
Water Valve Operations |
Use this form to track operation of valves in water systems |
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Jun 1, 2010 |
Hydrant Inspection Form |
Hydrant Inspection Form |
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Jun 1, 2010 |
Manhole Inspection Record |
For use by wastewater utilities |
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Mar 31, 2010 |
Guidelines for Transfer of Rural Water Service Territory Between Cities and RWDs |
These Guidelines were developed as a collaborative effort by KRWA, REAP, KMU and LKM. |
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Mar 5, 2010 |
Statement of Substantial Interests for Local Office |
This statement must be completed and filed by each person required to do so, including RWD directors. |
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Mar 1, 2010 |
Study Guide: Water Treatment Class II |
Class II Water Treatment Study Guide: Answerson on last page |
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Mar 1, 2010 |
Study Guide: Class III Water Treatment |
Class III Water Treatment: Answers on last page |
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Mar 1, 2010 |
Study Guide: Class IV Water Treatment |
Class IV Water Treatment Study Guide: Answers on last page |
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Mar 1, 2010 |
Study Guide: Collection System Class I |
Class I Collection System: Answers on last page |
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Mar 1, 2010 |
Study Guide: Collection System Class II |
Class II Collection System Study Guide: Answers on last page |
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Mar 1, 2010 |
Study Guide: Collection System Class III |
Class III Collection System Study Guide: Answers on last page |
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Mar 1, 2010 |
Study Guide: Collection System Class IV |
Collection System Class IV Study Guide: Answers on last page |
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Mar 1, 2010 |
Study Guide: Wastewater, Class I |
Class I Wastewater Operator Study Guide: Answers on last page |
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Mar 1, 2010 |
Study Guide: Wastewater Class II |
Class II Wastewater Operator Study Guide: Answers on last page |
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Mar 1, 2010 |
Study Guide: Wastewater Class III |
Class III Wastewater Operator Study Guide: Answers on last page |
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Mar 1, 2010 |
Study Guide: Wastewater Class IV |
Class IV Wastewater Operator Study Guide: Answers on last page |
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Mar 1, 2010 |
Study Guide: Water Distribution Class I |
Class I Distribution Study Guide: Answers on last page |
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Mar 1, 2010 |
Study Guide: Water Distribution Class II |
Class II Water Distribution Study Guide: Answers on last page |
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Mar 1, 2010 |
Study Guide: Water Distribution Class III |
Class III Distribution Study Guide: Answers on last page |
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Mar 1, 2010 |
Study Guide: Water Distribution Class IV |
Class IV Water Distribution Study Guide: Answers on last page |
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Mar 1, 2010 |
Study Guide: Water Treatment Class I |
Water Treatment Class I Study Guide: Answers on last page |
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Feb 27, 2010 |
Benefit Unit Certificate |
An example of generic benefit unit certificate for rural water districts. |
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Feb 26, 2010 |
Sample Contract for Hired Services |
This sample is applicable for meter installations, construction services. |
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Feb 24, 2010 |
Rules and Regulations |
This file shows typical Rules and Regulations for a rural water district in Kansas. |