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University Daily Kansan / Thursday, October 5, 1989
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Pulling plug on water usage State officials ask KU to reduce consumption by 10 percent
By Chris Evans Kansan staff writer
On the average, the University of Kansas used 19,000 gallons of water each month last year. That's about 10 percent too much. University officials said.
In response to last spring's drought, state officials asked that KU administrators begin a campus-wide water conservation program, said Andy Haum, assistant director of electrical engineering at KU facilities operations.
The program, which began in June, is designed to reduce water use by 10 percent, he said. Several methods are being used to implement this change.
"We're implementing new water irrigation methods," Haun said. "We're using less water."
"You'll notice that it's just not as green," Haun said. "Three years ago, it would have been much more green."
One area KU made water cutbacks was in lawn care, he said.
Mike Richardson, associate director of garage and landscape at facilities operations, elaborated on the program.
"All in all, we're doing about all we can to conserve water," he said. "We're putting in equipment to shut off irrigation systems when there's enough rain. We're in the process of
Haun said University workers kept close watch on flush valves so that if a problem arose, they could be repaired as quickly as possible.
upgrading features in the lavatories to conserve water."
The renovations are saving money, but a more thorough restructuring of the campus water system would be as efficient as be as efficient as possible. he said.
"Our hands are tied because of the old water system that's in place," Haun said. "The problem is money. The state has a line-up of projects, and they get to them as their turn comes around."
Myron Reed, assistant director of facilities planning, said that any money received from the state for a new water system would come in the form of a grant or an appropriation of funds.
Small towns urge drug awareness
By Dave Wakefield
Kansan staff writer
The number of Kansas towns facing drug problems came as a shock to Lawrence city commissioners attending a statewide conference.
Commissioners were told at the Kansas League of Municipalities' annual conference that drug producers were moving into many small communities. The conference was Oct. 1-3 in Wichita.
Commissioner David Penn said rural law enforcement agencies were not prepared to deal with producers who set up in farmhouses close to
He said the cities were facing an escalation similar to those experienced across the country.
"Lawrence hasn't had the increase yet, but some say it is coming our wav." he said.
small communities.
Penny and Commissioner Shriley Martin-Smith attended a two-hour seminar on dealing with drugs in the community.
"It was quite enlightening," Smith said. "Drugs are not only a concern of Lawrence, but a concern across Kansas."
But increased financing efforts to strictly enforce drug laws is a burden
not all communities may be able to afford.
Kansas communities would have to finance most of the expense of drug programs, said Ernie Mosher, lobbyist for the league. He said that although there were bills before congress that would increase support for city programs, the bills would probably require additional local financing or matching funds.
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Future programs would emphasize changing social policy instead of public policy. Penny said drug programs that copy anti-smoking campaigns would increase.
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