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Stormwater, environmental resources outline MS4 duties, stream maintenance and expansion of household hazardous waste services
Summary
Stormwater Manager Scott Lindeback and Environmental Resources Director Susan Erlingwein described required MS4 permit duties, stream and culvert maintenance, and an expansion of household hazardous waste (HHW) facilities that will increase interfund transfers in 2026.
Scott Lindeback, stormwater manager, told commissioners the county manages the Wichita Valley Center flood control project (MS Mitchell Floodway), a Phase II MS4 permit with KDHE and reviews subdivision drainage plans. He said the department maintains about 37 miles of priority streams (Little River, Big River, Chester Creek and Cowskin Creek) and inspects bridges and culverts; a recent culvert inventory found about 25% need attention. Lindeback said the department requested roughly $2.5 million for 2026 and noted a…
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