State of Kansas capacity development strategy for existing public water supply systems.

"This document is a demonstration of how the State of Kansas, Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) plans to implement a strategy to assist existing public water systems in improving their technical, financial, and managerial (TFM) capabilities. This initiative is a requirement imposed by the 1996 Amendments to the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) on all states that wish to receive full funding from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for their drinking water revolving loan programs. Section 1420 of the SDWA specifies five elements that a state must consider when preparing a strategy for helping existing public water systems to improve their TFM capacity." (From orginal 2000 report).
"On June 3, 2014, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) convened the Capacity Development Stakeholder Group to review past Program activities and achievements, and to solicit advice on AWOP and DWPP development and implementation. Members of the Stakeholder Group in attendance included: Kansas Municipal Utilities, Wichita State University/Environmental Finance Center, Kanas Rural Water Association, League of Kansas Municipalities, Kanas Water Office, Ranson Financial Consultants LLC, USDA/Rural Development, KDHE Operator Certification Program, KDHE Revolving Loan Program, and KDHE Watershed Management Section. An overview of each program was provided and the group supported adding them to the Strategy." (from 2015 Amendment 2 document).