USGS Dye-Tracing Study on the Kansas River to Aid in Protecting Water Supplies
(WorldNews Health)

The Kansas River provides drinking water for multiple cities in northeastern Kansas and is used for recreational activities. This dye-tracing study will provide a better understanding of how quickly water flows from one location to another. Water-resource managers use this information to effectively respond to potential critical events such as harmful algal blooms or contaminant spills that may make the water unsafe for the public to use. `Recent events with spills above intakes...