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1. How do I apply for a new waste water system?

The proper type and placement of a wastewater system is important for groundwater protection.  There is an application that must be completed by the homeowner or contractor.  If you are in a floodplain please check with the Reno County Flood Plain Manager, located in the public works section, at 620-694-2978.

Inquires or concerns maybe called into Environmental Health Staff at 620-694-2900.

A properly installed waste water system is critical to the protection of the groundwater and private wells. The following are handouts that explain the permit process for installing a waste water system:

• Waste Water Permit Process
• Waste Water Supply Requirements

Needing a new waste water system? Complete and submit a private waste water application. Your completed application may be submitted by:

• Fax to the Environmental Section: 620-665-8883
• Hand delivery or mail to the environmental staff
• Scanned and emailed to the Reno County Environmental Health Department

Other forms and handouts needed for the wastewater permit process:

• Licensed Waste Water Contractors
• List of Certified Septic Tanks
• Soil Profile Diagram Instructions
• Trip Charges
• Wastewater or Well Construction Plan

2. How can I obtain a copy of the Sanitation Code?

Reno County Sanitation Code

3. What is enhanced treatment?

An enhanced treatment unit is any private or semi-public waste water system which has been designed to improve the quality of waste water effluent by reducing total nitrogen and one or more of the following: biological oxygen demand, dissolved solids, suspended solids, phosphorus, or bacteria prior to disposal to the soil.

The sanitation code requires enhanced treatment units for lots less than 3 acres. These units also require yearly maintenance to be completed by the manufacturer representative or a licensed waste water installer. All units have an approval process prior to installation in Reno County. Below is information about enhanced treatment units and a list of licensed waste water contractors.

• Enhanced Treatment
• Approved Enhanced Treatment Units
• KSU Constructed Wetlands Construction
• Licensed Wastewater Contractors
• KSU Constructed Wetlands Systems

4. What do I need to know about a lagoon?

A lagoon might be an option for you to consider treating your waste water. A lagoon uses wind action; sun light treatment and maintaining appropriate water levels to achieve proper sewage treatment. Lagoons have specific construction criteria that must be met in order for the lagoon to work properly. The following is some information about lagoons:

• Lagoon Construction Diagram
• Lagoons
• Lagoons in a Flood Plain
• Lagoon Maintenance

5. How do I become a licensed waste water contractor?

The Reno County Sanitation Code requires license of anyone who installs, repairs, or alters a waste water system, including a home owner. The company or individual must complete an application, pay the fee, and take an exam to complete the license process. A contractor that would like to install waste water systems throughout the county must also have three hours of continuing education credits yearly. Study materials made available upon request to the environmental staff.

• How to Become a Waste Water Contractor
• Licensed Waste Water Contractor Application
• Bulletin 4-2
• Reno County Sanitation Code

Inquires or concerns maybe called into Environmental Health staff at 620-694-2900.

Your completed application may be submitted by:

• Fax to the Environmental Section: 620-665-8883
• Hand delivery or mail to the Environmental Staff
• Scanned and emailed to Reno County Environmental Health

6. How do I become a licensed pumper / hauler for waste water?

The code requires that anyone who removes hauls, transports, or disposes of any domestic septic waste must have a license. Yearly licensing and vehicle inspection is required. Below is the application and fees required:

• How to become a Sanitary Service Contractor
• List of Waste Water Contractors
• Sanitary Service Contractor Application