Douglas County population growth slows in 2017
Douglas County grew 1.09 percent to 120,793 as of July 1 2017 per Census estimates, the slowest pace since 2012 but still the largest growth in Kansas beside Johnson County. City planner Amy Miller notes steady positive growth guiding long term planning.
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Kansas counties show 2017 population shifts and growth
Census estimates detail county populations including Douglas 120793 up 1.1 percent and Johnson 591178 up 1.1 percent. It notes potential changes in Douglas County government and election administration as population nears 130000, with migration and natural growth shaping long term trends.
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City ends groundwater pumping and discharges nitrate water into Kansas River
The city shut off groundwater collection and released nitrate contaminated water into the Kansas River under KDHE authorization. About 32 million gallons have been released since November, with on site storage giving up to three years to craft a new remediation plan. KDHE oversight includes constant monitoring and a March/April deadline to halt discharges while a consultant develops long term solutions.
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