The Johnson County Department of Health and Environment is asking the community to review and provide feedback to the proposed changes in the updated Sanitary Code and Aquatic Health Code.

The purpose of updating the Johnson County Sanitary Code and Aquatic Health Code is to ensure public health through safe, evidence-based practice in the management of residential and commercial septic systems, drinking water wells, wastewater ponds/lagoons, and public and semi-public swimming pools, spas and public beaches. 

Two public meetings will be held to answer questions:

• Aquatic Health Code Public Meeting (swimming pools/spas/public beaches): March 26, 2024 from 2-4 p.m. at the Sunset Drive Office Building, Room 1075, 11811, S. Sunset Drive, Olathe, KS 66061
• Sanitary Code Public Meeting (septic systems): March 27, 2024 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Sunset Drive Office Building, Room 1075, 11811 S. Sunset Drive, Olathe, KS 66061

Feedback about the codes can also be sent to jcdhe@jocogov.org through April 10. 

“It is important to ensure the public health, safety, comfort and well-being of the community through the minimization of disease and contamination by managing these systems properly," said Charlie Hunt, JCDHE director.