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Local Environmental Protection Program
The Local Environmental Protection Program (LEPP), established in 1990, assisted local authorities to develop water protection plans that complemented state and federal water quality efforts. At the core of each plan was the adoption and enforcement of county environmental codes with an emphasis on onsite wastewater systems (OWWS) and private water wells (PWW).
These plans were also designed to identify broader responsibilities including the management of:
- County-wide water and wastewater
- Subdivision water and wastewater
- Nonpoint source pollution
- Sanitary landfill planning
- Public water supply protection
Between 1990 and 2012, 103 counties adopted environmental codes that meet the standards outlined in Bulletin 4-2, Minimum Standards for Design and Construction of Onsite Wastewater Systems. Since 2012, eighteen codes have been updated.
The Watershed Management Section continues to support the LEPP by providing technical assistance to counties, reviewing code updates, maintaining a list of approved septic tanks, and facilitating learning opportunities.
Guidance & Legislation
Resources & Tools
- Bulletins and Environmental Health Handbook
- Waste Water Treatment Facilities Accepting Domestic Waste
- Wastewater Options for Small Communities in Kansas Manual
- Kansas EPA 503 Land Application of Septage (PDF)
- EPA Onsite Wastewater Treatment Manual (PDF)
- Floor Drain Technical Guidance Document (PDF)
- Kennel Wastewater Permitting Technical Guidance Document (PDF)
- Suspect Class V UIC Well Flowchart (PDF)
- Inventory Report for Class V Well(s) (PDF)
- Public Land Survey Section/Township/Range (STR) Finder
- Graywater Systems Specifications (PDF)
- KS Lagoon Sizing Calculator (XLSX)
- KDHE Table of Certified Septic Tank Manufacturers (September 2022) (PDF)
- Note: As of July 1, 2002, all septic tanks installed in Kansas need to comply with Bulletin 4-2, Minimum Standards for Design and Construction of Onsite Wastewater Systems.
Current Legislation
- Article 30 Water Well Contractors License Water Well Construction (PDF)
- Bulletin 4 2 Minimum Standards for Design and Construction of Onsite Wastewater Systems (PDF)
- KAR 28 5 Sewage and Excreta Disposal (PDF)
- KAR 28 66 Local Environmental Protection Grant Program (PDF)
- KSA 19 3701 to 19 3709 Sanitation controls (PDF)
- KSA 65 159 Abatement of Nuisances Failure to Remove Penalties (PDF)