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Northeast Kansas Environmental Services reports rise in wastewater permits, warns about abandoned vehicles and nuisance complaints
Summary
A representative of Northeast Kansas Environmental Services told the Brown County Commission the agency handled a record 10 wastewater permit applications in 2024, completed seven final permits, and investigated multiple nuisance complaints including abandoned vehicles and suspected wastewater discharges.
A representative of Northeast Kansas Environmental Services briefed the Brown County Commission on the coalition'wide environmental activity for 2024, reporting a notable increase in wastewater permit applications and summarizing enforcement and public-health work across the county.
The presenter said the agency received 10 new wastewater permit applications in 2024, up from three the prior year, and issued seven final use permits. The work included resale evaluations tied to housing transactions, one new well inspection, and consultations about wastewater system siting. The agency licenses wastewater installers and haulers, maintains a website with guidance on wells and septic systems, and uses social media to share…
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