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Water/Wastewater Manager
James Melvin
Administrative Assistant
Peggy Christiansen
Current Projects Water Distribution Water Treatment Water Line Tap Procedures
Water/Wastewater Manager
James Melvin
Administrative Assistant
Peggy Christiansen
Water Plant Supervisor
Don Roberts
As the public water utility, the City of Gardner strives to ensure that the public water system provides safe, clean, and dependable water to the community.
The water source for the City of Gardner is Hillsdale Reservoir. The Hillsdale Water Treatment Plant was constructed in 1998, and updated and expanded in 2006. the facility is capable of treating up to 4.0 million gallons of water daily. The City stores more than 3,000,000 gallons of water in above and below ground storage tanks.
Equally important to water availability is the water quality. To raise and maintain Gardner's water quality above required standards, the City has constructed looped lines within the system to increase water flow, and recently installed a new filtration system at the Hillsdale Water Treatment Plant. Random water samples are collected monthly from fifteen different locations throughout the community. Samples are analyzed by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, ensuring the quality of water and compliance with state and federal regulations.
Don Roberts
As the public water utility, the City of Gardner strives to ensure that the public water system provides safe, clean, and dependable water to the community.
The water source for the City of Gardner is Hillsdale Reservoir. The Hillsdale Water Treatment Plant was constructed in 1998, and updated and expanded in 2006. the facility is capable of treating up to 4.0 million gallons of water daily. The City stores more than 3,000,000 gallons of water in above and below ground storage tanks.
Equally important to water availability is the water quality. To raise and maintain Gardner's water quality above required standards, the City has constructed looped lines within the system to increase water flow, and recently installed a new filtration system at the Hillsdale Water Treatment Plant. Random water samples are collected monthly from fifteen different locations throughout the community. Samples are analyzed by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, ensuring the quality of water and compliance with state and federal regulations.
A vast majority of the state of Kansas is in some stage of drought emergency, warning or watch. The Kansas Water Office has issued a drought watch for Hillsdale Lake and its watershed.
Taste and Odor Issues
When taste and odor problems occur, there are processes staff begins to mitigate those issues as quickly as possible.
Backflow Prevention
Backflow takes place when water in a distribution system flows in the opposite direction from what is normal. Backflow prevention devices are required to protect the public water supply from cross-contamination by sprinkler systems, boilers, carbonators, etc.
Water Distribution
The Line Maintenance Division is responsible for water main installations, new service installations, general repairs and maintenance, inspections, valve and hydrant maintenance, meter repair and inventory control. The process for requesting and installing new water service lines with meters is provided in the attached Water Service Installation Procedures document and Water Line/Meter Detail Drawings.
Water Treatment
The Water Treatment Division is responsible for all water treatment activities, including oversight of water treatment projects and water rights procurement management.
Water Conservation
Water Conservation Makes Sense - and Earns You Cents! Water conservation is the most effective way to make the best use of our existing water resources – and with the City’s conservation-oriented water rates, it’s also a great way to save money on your household’s water bill. Also try: recycleyourlawn.com
Water efficiency tips on Irrigation, Watering, Plants, and Hardscape.
Water Quality Tips for Homeowners
For information and tips on preserving the quality of our waterways, lakes, and streams, please see this Mid-America Regional Council Environmental Programs page.
For questions regarding a City water utility account or billing issues, contact Utility Billing at 913-856-7535.
For information and tips on preserving the quality of our waterways, lakes, and streams, please see this Mid-America Regional Council Environmental Programs page.
For questions regarding a City water utility account or billing issues, contact Utility Billing at 913-856-7535.