WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TO OBTAIN A ON-SITE
WASTEWATER PERMIT
TYPES OF WASTEWATER SYSTEMS AVAILABLE IN SEDGWICK COUNTY
There are three types of on-site wastewater systems
available in Sedgwick County. They are septic systems, lagoons and
alternative advanced treatment systems. The required soil testing and
soil survey, along with groundwater depth information will determine the
type of system to be installed as well as construction standards for that
system. Each system is designed not only to dispose of wastewater but treat
it, in order to protect the natural resources of Sedgwick County.
Septic Systems are typically installed in
areas where the soil is generally sandy. A passing percolation rate of 0-60
minutes /inch is required in order to install a septic system. In cases
where there are environmental concerns a higher level of treatment may be
required. For Information on how to maintain a septic system click
here.
Septic Tank-Soil
Absorption System
Get to Know
your Septic System
Septic Tank
Maintenance: A Key to Longer Septic System Life
Why Do Onsite
Wastewater (Septic) Systems Fail?
HOUSEHOLD WASTEWATER: Septic Systems and Other Treatment Methods
Construction Standards
Standard Septic System
Lagoons are constructed on lots with
soils with higher clay content. A failing percolation rate of 60+
minutes/inch indicates lagoon soils. The minimum lot size for lagoon
installation is five acres with a minimum width of 250’. On some older
platted additions with lots less than five acres and soils better suited for
lagoons, a septic system or alternative will be required. For
Information on how to maintain a lagoon click
here.
Wastewater Pond
Design and Construction
Wastewater Pond
Operation, Maintenance, and Repair
Aquatic Plants
and Their Control
Lagoon Sizing, Setbacks & Construction
Standards
Fence Requirements For
Wastewater Lagoons in Sedgwick County
Lagoon Twinning Covenant
Alternative Advanced Treatment Systems are systems that
treat the wastewater to a higher quality, and it is then dispersed into the
soil for final treatment and disposal. The typical dispersal method will be
some type of pressurized distribution. These systems may be required in all
types of soils due to environmental issues. They are also an option where a
standard septic system will not work.
Aerobic
Treatment
National Onsite Wastewater
Recycling Association
Kansas Department of
Health and Environment
National Small Flows
Clearinghouse
Advances in wastewater technology are beginning to make
available more options and better treatment for long term solutions to
private wastewater treatment.
The following information will need to be provided to
this office in order to complete the wastewater application:
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Legal Address, Tax
Key & Legal Description
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Soil testing
results.
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Floodplain
information and minimum pad if any.
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A detailed site
plan.
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Type of water
supply.
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No# of bedrooms in
residence.
*IF ANY WAIVERS OR
RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS ARE NEEDED THEY WILL NEED TO FILED AND COPIES PROVIDED
TO THIS OFFICE BEFORE ANY PERMITS WILL BE ISSUED.
Advanced Wastewater System
Restrictive Covenant
If property has been platted much of this information will be on file.
However if it is unplatted acreage, before a wastewater permit can be issued
you will need to determine the status of that property. There are many
questions to be answered,
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Does it need to be
platted?
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Are there any
floodplain issues that need to be resolved?
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Is there a minimum
pad elevation for the structure?
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What soils work
needs to be done for the wastewater system?
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Is all the
required documentation complete and recorded, (if required).
Homeowner’s may not pull a wastewater permit, a
licensed wastewater installer must pull the wastewater permit. All
wastewater systems must be installed by a licensed wastewater installer.
Properties which are located within 400 feet of
public sewer are required to hook up to these services. If this is not
feasible then a variance may be required in order to obtain a permit for an
on-site wastewater system.
If sewer is not available then a permit for an
on-site wastewater system must be obtained from Sedgwick County Code
Enforcement. This includes permits for reconstruction or replacement of
existing systems. For new construction a wastewater permit must be obtained
before County Code Enforcement will issue a building permit.
SOIL TESTING: Sedgwick County requires soil testing to be
completed for all parcels of land for new construction. Soil testing that
may be required are boreholes, soil profiles, and percolation testing. This
testing is to be performed by a professional, experienced in these testing
procedures. In order to obtain a list of approved professionals please
contact this office. All soil testing is to be done in the area proposed for
the on-site wastewater system. & outside of all floodplains and easements.
A homeowner may apply for a waiver from these requirements if they feel
that adequate testing has been completed on the property around them.
Contact Sedgwick County Code Enforcement for specifics. For platted
properties the soil testing is typically complete and the type of wastewater
system for each lot is already determined. In some cases additional testing
may be required. This information is then used to determine the construction
standards for the wastewater system
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT THE SEDGWICK COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF CODE
ENFORCEMENT, 1144 S. SENECA, WICHITA, KANSAS 67213 (316) 660-1840
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