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Other States: Contact: Don Snethen or Debra Baker Kansas Constitutions, Statutes and Codes Minimum Design Standards
for Design, Construction, and Operation of Onsite Wastewater Systems Kansas Administrative
Regulations Onsite regulations for Kansas were last revised in March 1997. Regulations are not expected to be revised for at least two more years. There are no plans to implement performance based standards at this time. Aerobic treatment units (ATUs), alternative soil absorption designs, gravelless/chamber systems, mounds, constructed wetlands, and sand filters, are all covered within Kansas' current regulations. Any technology not currently listed in the regulations will be considered for use through exception or variance. Currently, the state of Kansas is in the research and development stages of a management/ maintenance program for onsite systems. A state level funding program exists through the State Conservation Commission (SCC) to assist homeowners with replacement of failing systems or installation of new systems. For more information, contact Mr. Scott Carlson at: SCC Currently, Kansas is in the process of developing an onsite certification and license programs for contractors, installers, and inspectors and an onsite wastewater association. The state of Kansas does not have an onsite wastewater training center, however; statewide seminars to train contractors are held about ten times a year. Ms. Baker with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment can be contacted for additional information. Ms. Debra Baker can be contacted concerning on-going demonstration, research, and testing projects within the state. Mr. Jack Maybee may be contacted at (913) 492-0402 for information regarding reduction of lateral field size when using aerated treatment technologies. Large municipal septic systems are considered private and regulated by the county if the county has a sanitary code, otherwise, state regulations apply.
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