Water plant staff battle taste issues and algae challenges
Ballenger leads Clinton and Kaw water plants through a year of taste and odor problems from golden brown and blue green algae. Carbon treatment darkened water, but proved ineffective on golden brown algae while costing money. operators rely on human judgment, lab tests, and real time tower levels to maintain safety and supply.
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How the Water Is Tested and Treated in City Systems
A compact overview of city water treatment describing steps labeled as THE SPONGE, THE CLUMPERS, THE KILLER, and THE FILTER. It covers carbon slurry adsorption, lime and polymer clumping, chlorine disinfection, additives like fluoride and phosphate, and multi-layer gravel filters.
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Brownback and Holland clash over health care and funding in Kansas governor debate
The debate centered on a proposed 8.2 billion 10 year transportation plan with Brownback endorsed by the Kansas Chamber of Commerce, while Colyer voted for the plan but against its sales tax. Holland pressed Brownback on federal aid and immigration.
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