22-04-2025
Where do Kansans get their water?
(KSNF & KODE) — The Kansas Geological Survey (KGS) has released information to help Kansas residents know where their water comes from in honor of Earth Week.
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In a Facebook post Monday, representatives from the KGS broke down each and every individual county and what percentages of their water came from surface water versus groundwater sources.
Officials say the difference in where Kansans get their water is often dependent on which side of the state they live in, highlighting the fact that eastern Kansas is known to get twice the amount of rain than the western side of the state, which usually gets less than 20 inches a year.
Eastern Kansas is also known to be home to robust rivers and lakes helping to hydrate communities, while western Kansas has access to prominent aquifers, leading to most of their local water supply coming from underground.
Click here for more information about the Kansas Geological Survey.
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