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Kansas Rural Water Association provides $76,000 to GreensburgKansas Kansas Rural Water Association General Manager Elmer Ronnebaum presented donations totaling $76,000 to Greensburg Mayor John Jantzen at the Sept. 17 city council meeting. "Those who donated would hope that the city could use the funds to supplement other funding, perhaps supplementing costs of construction of the new water storage tank or equipment to restore the city's water or wastewater facilities, however, the donations were made with no restrictions and can be used by the city as you decide are appropriate," Ronnebaum said. Mayor John Janssen expressed appreciation for the donations on behalf of the city. The donation of $76,000 came from cities and rural water districts across Kansas as well as individual employees of water systems, Association staff and board members and several donations from outside Kansas. The National Rural Water Association, the national affiliate of the KRWA, is publishing information about the fund in their national fall magazine. "It is anticipated that with continued promotion, the fund will continue to receive donations for Greensburg," Ronnebaum added. The Greensburg fund was established following the devastating May 4 E5 tornado that nearly destroyed the city and caused nine deaths. KRWA provided staff and coordinated the work crews from other mutual aid cities to restore the water and wastewater services in Greensburg immediately following and for a month after the storm. The non-profit Association has more than 775 municipal and rural members and 280 industry/associate members. The Association provides training and technical assistance to water and wastewater system personnel and board/council members across the state. KRWA also supports the popular KAN STEP program through the Kansas Department of Commerce. 10/8/07 Date: 10/4/07
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