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City of Arlington Water Supply Shows High Nitrate Levels

Thursday, May 4

ARLINGTON, Kan. – The City of Arlington has issued a public notice regarding nitrate levels in the city's water supply. A sample tested on April 18th showed a nitrate level of 11 milligrams per liter, which is above the federal nitrate standard of 10... Read More.

Kansas Governor Signs Bipartisan Water Funding Plan

Friday, April 21

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) - Kansas Governor Laura Kelly has signed into law a bipartisan funding plan to preserve water. The plan helps address a growing water crisis in the western part of the state.The new Kansas law adds $35 million this year for state... Read More.

Ogallala Aquifer Water Levels Continue Decline

Wednesday, March 22

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KNS) - The Ogallala Aquifer declined by an average of nearly two feet across western and central Kansas this past year. That’s roughly twice as much in 2022 as in the previous year. The ongoing drought has pushed farmers to use more water... Read More.

Hutchinson Public Works Repairs Water Line Break at E 17th Ave and N Plum St

Tuesday, March 14

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - On Monday, March 13th, City of Hutchinson Water Maintenance crew repaired a water line break in the northeast corner of E 17th Ave and N Plum St. The repair has been completed and the street repair process has begun.The pavement repair... Read More.

High Nitrate Levels in Rural Water District 101 Warrant Water Source Changes

Tuesday, March 14

RENO COUNTY, Kan. – Nitrate levels have risen above allowable limits in Rural Water District 101, which serves the Yoder area. The last nitrate level test was collected on March 6, 2023. The level tested at 10.5 mg/L, which exceeds the Kansas and Federal... Read More.

Hutchinson Public Works Repairing Roadway After Water Line Break on E 17th Ave

Monday, March 6

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The water line on 17th Ave, east of Apple Lane has been repaired and street repair has begun. The Street Division plans to complete the street repair by Monday, March 13th.Weather permitting, the road will be opened Monday, March 20th after... Read More.

Conservation and Water: High Priority in the 2023 Farm Bill

Wednesday, March 1

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. questioned witnesses today during the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, & Forestry’s third hearing on the 2023 Farm Bill, a five-year legislative package that is critical for providing support to Kansas’ agriculture industry. Today’s hearing... Read More.

Hutchinson Public Works Water Maintenance Repairing Water Line Break on E 17th Ave

Wednesday, March 1

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - On February 28th, a water line break was reported in the 2700 block of East 17th Ave. where 17th transitions to Airport Road. The break is on a 10-inch water line that was installed in 1967. Public Works Water Maintenance staff... Read More.

UPDATE: Water Line Break on E 17th Ave., Repairs Force Closure Until Feb. 27th

Tuesday, February 14

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Due to the depth of the water line being repaired and the size of the excavation needed to make the repair, 17th Ave. between Apple Lane and 11th Ave. will remain closed until February 27th so road repairs can be made.###Original... Read More.

Kansas Legislature to Consider Legislation on State’s Water Issues

Monday, January 30

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) - Kansas lawmakers are under increasing pressure to respond to the state’s worsening water crisis. Last year, the Legislature failed to pass legislation to deal with the crisis. Opposition came from groups that lobby for farmers and ranchers. But with a prolonged... Read More.