COLIFORM

We are regulated by the state of Kansas Division of Health and Environment (KDHE) for water quality and water testing and monitoring processes. We must take at a minimum of four water samples each month that test for total coliform among other things. Coliform is an indicator for bacteria present in the water and may indicate we have a problem in the water distribution system. We test quarterly for trihalomenthanes. We use combined chlorine and ammonia to disinfect the water lines in the wells. We have two water towers and four standpipes in our district with a combined maximum storage of 650,000. We purchase the majority of the water from Leavenworth Water Works... We are members of the Kansas Rural Water Association which provides assistance such as leak detection, water rate studies, GIS, training, web services or policy questions on regulations.

Primary location: Winchester United States