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KDHE Launches New Wastewater Monitoring Dashboard

Wednesday, November 19

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has launched its new Kansas Wastewater Monitor for Respiratory Viruses dashboard.This interactive tool offers the public, policymakers, researchers, and other partners access to information on the presence of viruses in Kansas communities. Community members will... Read More.

K-State Research Team Studying Ways to Find Value in Wastewater

Monday, November 17

Agricultural economist details the university's efforts to conserve the Ogallala Aquifer by finding value in every drop MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State University researchers are leading an innovative effort to turn livestock wastewater into a reusable resource in a project that helps to conserve the... Read More.

Lyons City Council Moves Forward with Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements

Tuesday, October 21

LYONS, Kan. — Improvements to the Wastewater Treatment Plant are moving forward following several actions by the Lyons City Council Monday night including acceptance of a bid and authorizing submission of a Community Development Block Grant ApplicationA $650,000 CDBG grant is being sought to... Read More.

Garnett City Commission Hears Wastewater Improvement Report, Approves Event Requests

Tuesday, September 9

GARNETT, Kan. — A report on Garnett's wastewater improvements had some good news. Bob Coltrain from Midwest provided the information on a system evaluation and a recommendation on how to proceed with replacing clay service lines and brick manholes.That evaluation identified 31,000 feet of... Read More.

Lyons City Council Accepts $6.5M Loan for Wastewater Treatment Plant Project

Tuesday, September 2

LYONS, Kan. — The Lyons City Council Tuesday evening approved an ordinance accepting a $6.5 million low interest loan from the State Revolving Fund for the Wastewater Treatment Plant repair and upgrade project. The loan will be repaid over 20 years, with an average... Read More.

City of Lyons to Receive $7 Million Loan from KDHE for Wastewater Plant Improvements

Tuesday, July 22

LYONS, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has approved a $7 Million loan for the City of Lyons for Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements. That information came during Monday's City Council meeting where Thaniel Monaco from BG Consultants provided an update on... Read More.

City of Lyons Shown Study of Possible Increases in Water and Wastewater Charges Over Next Five Years, Other Highlights from June 2 Council Meeting

Tuesday, June 3

LYONS, Kan. — Lyons residents could be facing significant increases in water and wastewater charges over the next five years. A study presented to the City Council Monday gave an overview of what increases may be in store over the next five years.The study... Read More.

Lyons City Council Reviews Cemetery Fee Proposal, Wastewater Improvements, and Employment Policies

Tuesday, May 6

LYONS, Kan. — The Lyons City Council last night discussed a proposal brought by City Administrator Troy Houtman to increase fees at the Lyons Municipal Cemetery, which he told the Council are necessary to keep it solvent. The proposal he advanced called for an... Read More.

Jared Jones with Lyons Receives Kansas Municipal Utilities’ Wastewater Operator Award of Excellence

Tuesday, April 29

McPHERSON, Kan. — Jared Jones, Public Works Director for Lyons, Kansas, was presented with the 2025 Wastewater Operator Award of Excellence by Kansas Municipal Utilities (KMU). KMU is the statewide association of community-owned and operated electric, gas, water, and wastewater utilities in Kansas. Jones... Read More.

Lyons City Administrator Addresses Wastewater Treatment Plant Issues, City Looks to Organize Town Hall Meeting to Discuss Solutions

Tuesday, February 4

LYONS, Kan. — Lyons City Administrator Troy Houtman told the City Council Monday night the city needs to move now on addressing issues at the wastewater treatment plant which has been a major headache for the city in recent years.To that end, Houtman is... Read More.

Lindsborg City Council Greenlights Replacement of HVAC Unit at Wastewater Treatment Plant, Approves Other Upgrades

Wednesday, October 23

By Lucky Kidd LINDSBORG, Kan. — On Monday, the Lindsborg City Council approved the replacement of a mini-split HVAC unit in the electrical room of the Wastewater Treatment Plant. Water/Wastewater Superintendent Bill Walker told the Council the current HVAC unit, installed in 2009, has multiple issues... Read More.

Lyons City Council Accepts KDHE Consent Order Related to Wastewater Treatment Plant Issues

Tuesday, May 21

By Lucky Kidd LYONS, Kan. — The Lyons City Council has accepted a consent order from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment related to issues at the Wastewater Treatment Plant and setting out steps to address ongoing issues at the plant. The Council also... Read More.