Each sewer permit application is first evaluated by the Environmental Officer. If more information is needed, such as a site visit or soil profile test, this will be communicated to the applicant. Applications will be approved only after assuring that the proposed construction will satisfactorily meet the requirements of the Sanitary Code and that the system will not pollute our county's surface or ground waters.

If you would like to apply for a sewer permit, please print the "Sewer Permit Application" document that follows and deliver it to the Environmental Department or Planning & Zoning Department. The "Separation Requirements in Harvey County" document gives the minimum required separation distances of the system from certain areas of the property. The "Sewer Contractor List" shows many of the contractors who work in the area, but is not a comprehensive list. The "Property Line Separation Waiver Form" is only needed if any part of the proposed sewer system is closer than 100 feet from the next property line. If a septic tank and lateral system has been approved for your property, the "Certified Septic Tank Manufacturers List" will be helpful in assuring that the tank you choose is certified in the state of Kansas.

SEWER SYSTEMS - New Construction

The following documents are K-State Research & Extension and EPA brochures that are both informational and help to outline state requirements for sewer system construction. Many requirements are similar to Harvey County Codes; however, there may be some requirements that are more stringent in the County Code. Please check with the Environmental Officer if you have any questions.

SEWER SYSTEMS - Failing Systems

Cost-share money is available in Harvey County for failing sewer systems that meet the criteria of the Harvey County Conservation District. If your system is determined to be failing and is located in the Equus Beds, near your drinking water well, close to a stream, or within 2 miles of a public water supply well, you may be eligible. Cost-share for failing sewer systems is set at 50% of the total cost of repair up to $1500. For more information, contact the Harvey County Environmental Officer.

SEWER SYSTEMS - Sewer System Maintenance

WELLS - Well Permit

Harvey County requires well permits for any domestic, lawn/garden, or livestock well located within the unincorporated county boundaries. Well permit applications are available to print below or at the Harvey County Courthouse in the Environmental Department (located in the basement of the Courthouse across from County Extension) or in the Planning and Zoning Department (located on the first floor across from Treasurer's Office). The cost is $50. Please return the application form to one of the two departments listed above.

A site evaluation may be necessary if there is a question about separation distances from the well to any surrounding source of pollution. Separation requirements in Harvey County are listed below. The driller must be a state-certified well driller unless the property owner him/her self digs the well. Each well must be constructed according to state guidelines detailed in Article 30 of the Kansas Administrative Regulations (link is available below.)

WELLS - New Construction

The following documents are K-State Research & Extension brochures that are both informational and help to outline state requirements for well construction and maintenance. Many requirements are similar to Harvey County Codes; however, there may be some requirements that are more stringent in the County Code. Please check with the Environmental Officer if you have any questions.

WELLS - Well Maintenance

WELLS - Plugging Abandoned Wells

WATER QUALITY IN PRIVATE WELLS - Water Testing

WATER QUALITY IN PRIVATE WELLS - Possible Well Water Contaminants

WATER QUALITY IN PRIVATE WELLS - Water Treatment Options

WATER QUALITY IN KANSAS

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