The public, builders and septic contractors are invited to review the new Johnson County Environmental Sanitary Code DRAFT and provide feedback in person at a public meeting on March 27, 2024 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Sunset Drive Building, Room 1075, 11811 S. Sunset Drive, Olathe, Kansas 66061. Feedback can also be sent to jcdhe@jocogov.org through April 10, 2024.

The purpose of updating the code is to ensure that evidence-based practice is implemented in the management of onsite residential septic systems, commercial septic systems, drinking water wells and wastewater ponds/lagoons following prescribed rules, regulations, and standards set forth by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment.