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Kansas state agencies and their partners offer a wide array of water services and programs for Kansas residents, businesses, municipalities, and more. Whether you want to dig a new well, learn more about water issues in your community, or get support for your community’s public water supply system – we can help! Use the tool below to find what you need. If there you have additional questions, please contact the relevant state agency directly.
Domestic
| Service | Description | More Info... |
| Get Involved |
The Kansas Water Authority (KWA) provides the leadership to ensure that water policies and programs address the needs of all Kansans. Fourteen regional planning areas statewide, advise the Kansas Water Office and KWA on local water-related issues. |
Kansas Water Office |
| Water Planning | Find the Kansas Water Plan and other water planning efforts. | Kansas Water Office |
| Harmful Algal Blooms | Information on current conditions. | KS Dept. of Health and Environment |
| Boil Water Advisories | Information on current boil water advisories. | KS Dept. of Health and Environment |
| Climate and Drought Information | Information pertaining to climate, water, soil, and the availability of water supplies in the state. | Kansas Water Office |
Municipal
| Service | Description | More Info... |
| Drinking Water Regulations and Compliance | Tracks and maintains water quality data for compliance with drinking water MCLs and issues violations when PWS systems are out of compliance with drinking water regulations. |
KS Dept. of Health and Environment |
| Help with Elevated Nitrates in Public Water Supplies | Drinking Water Protection (DWP) program works to ensure all Kansas communities have a source of clean, healthy, affordable drinking water by planning and implementing strategies to prevent and mitigate contamination. |
KS Dept. of Health and Environment |
| Loans for Drinking Water Infrastructure Projects | Loans for water treatment plants, waterlines, storage facilities, lead service line replacements, and new source development projects for compliance with drinking water regulations. | KS Dept. of Health and Environment |
| Public Water Supply System Training | Info on operator and governing body training, including asset management training and technical assistance, operator training, board/council training, financial planning assistance, and emergency planning assistance. |
KS Dept. of Health and Environment |
| Water Supply Storage | Water supply storage programs which utilize federal reservoirs to help meet the water supply needs. |
Kansas Water Office |
| Public Water Supply Conservation Plans | Guidelines for use by public water suppliers to assist them in preparing a water conservation plan. |
Kansas Water Office |
| Pollution Control and Wastewater Programs | Administering and enforcing the NPDES Permit Program on behalf of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This program addresses the direct discharge of wastewater to streams, rivers, lakes, and reservoirs. | KS Dept. of Health and Environment |
| Wastewater and Stormwater Permitting | Find information on wastewater and stormwater permitting and compliance. | KS Dept. of Health and Environment |
| Public Water Supply Guidelines | Regulations for public water supply systems to meet state drinking water standards. | KS Dept. of Health and Environment |
| Public Water Supply Project Review and Permitting | Reviews and approves plans and specifications for PWS construction projects. | KS Dept. of Health and Environment |
| Local Environmental Protection Program | The Local Environmental Protection Program assists local authorities to develop water protection plans that complement state and federal water quality efforts. | KS Dept. of Health and Environment |
| Certified Operator Technical Assistance | On-site assistance using KDHE staff and/or 3rd party contractors to help operators comply with drinking water regulations. Also tracks certified operator renewal status, exam applications, and approval of continuing education training requests. |
KS Dept. of Health and Environment |
| Water Plant Operations Assistance | Provides on-site technical assistance to help PWS systems improve operations and compliance through enhanced monitoring and control using existing staff and facilities. |
KS Dept. of Health and Environment |
| Boil Water Advisory | Provides assistance to PWS systems that need a boil water advisory. Includes press releases, monitoring requirements and sample scheduling. |
U.S. Geological Survey |
| Stream Gaging Network | Support the continuous monitoring of streamflows on key streams and rivers in Kansas. |
U.S. Geological Survey |
| Climate and Drought Information | Information pertaining to climate, water, soil, and the availability of water supplies in the state. | Kansas Water Office |
| Water Resource Data FAQs |
Irrigation
| Service | Description | More Info... |
| Soil and Water Conservation Programs | Conservation Districts help local people address local natural resource needs. | KS Association of Conservation Districts |
| Water Rights Management | New water rights, changes to water rights, temporary and term permits. | KS Dept. of Agriculture |
| Water Use Reporting | Mandatory water use reporting for Kansas water right owners. | KS Dept. of Agriculture |
| Water Use Management | Information on Local Enhanced Management Areas (LEMA), Intensive Groundwater Use Control Areas (IGUCA), and Water Conservation Areas (WCA). | KS Dept. of Agriculture |
| Water Rights Information | Information on water right characteristics including type of use, date of creation, historical use and other parameters. | KS Dept. of Agriculture |
| Water Conservation Education and Innovation | Programs focused on innovative technologies, best management practices, and education for water and soil conservation. | Kansas Water Office |
| Climate and Drought Information | Information pertaining to climate, water, soil, and the availability of water supplies in the state. | Kansas Water Office |
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Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategy |
Framework for protecting and restoring Kansas watersheds. | KS Dept. of Health and Environment |
| Water Quality Field Services | Regional offices of KDA-DWR serving Kansas water users. | KS Dept. of Agriculture |
| Stream and Floodplain Permits | Information regarding the construction, operation, and maintenance of structures in a floodplain (except for dams). | KS Dept. of Agriculture |
| Floodplain Mapping and Regulations | Assistance for communities to join the National Flood Insurance Program, create floodplain maps, and general help to address pertinent regulations. |
KS Dept. of Agriculture |
| Index Well Program | The Index Well Program is designed for developing improved approaches for measuring and interpreting hydrologic responses at the local scale. | Kansas Geological Survey |
| Water Resource Data FAQs |
Industrial
| Service | Description | More info... |
| Water Supply Storage Program | Water supply storage programs which utilize federal reservoirs to help meet the water supply needs. |
Kansas Water Office |
| Water Quality Field Services | Regional offices of KDA-DWR serving Kansas water users. | KS Dept. of Health and Environment |
| Wastewater and Stormwater Permitting | Find information on wastewater and stormwater permitting and compliance. | KS Dept. of Health and Environment |
| Public Water Supply Guidelines | Regulations for public water supply systems to meet state drinking water standards. | KS Dept. of Health and Environment |
Recreation
| Service | Description | More Info... |
| Harmful Algal Blooms | Information on current conditions. | KS Dept. of Health and Environment |
| Fishing | Find information like where to fish, fishing regulations, and license and fees. | KS Dept. of Wildlife and Parks |
| Boating | Find information on boat registration, regulations, and education. | KS Dept. of Wildlife and Parks |
| River Flow Conditions | Current river flow conditions. | US Geological Survey |
Water Power
| Service | Description | More info... |
| Bowersock Dam | The Bowersock Mills & Power Company is the only operating hydroelectric plant in Kansas. |
Bowersock |
Education
| Service | Description | More info... |
| Kansas River Reservoirs Flood and Sediment Study | Comprehensive and strategic evaluation of the Kansas River Basin water resource issues and opportunities. |
Kansas Water Office |
| Index Well Program | The Index Well Program is designed for developing improved approaches for measuring and interpreting hydrologic responses at the local scale. | Kansas Geological Survey |
| Stream Gaging Network | Support the continuous monitoring of streamflows on key streams and rivers in Kansas. |
U.S. Geological Survey |
| Water Conservation Education and Innovation | Programs focused on innovative technologies, best management practices, and education for water and soil conservation. | Kansas Water Office |
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