The role of environmental health is to oversee and insure that a community has clean water, proper removal and treatment of sewage, proper management of waste, and food protection. In addition, environmental health provides emergency services in times of disaster. Disaster response includes safety of the health of the community, protection of water and wells, establishing shelters, overseeing mass casualty, investigating domestic animal loss, and confirming proper disposal of animal waste.For available services and fees, please contact Lisa Davies at (785) 762-5788 ext 132. Current fee schedules can be found here- 2017 Fees.
More information available on Kansas Department of Health and Environment website.
Septic Wells
KDHE Local Environmental Protection Program
KDHE Environmental/Sanitary Codes by County
State of Kansas Department of Health and Environment Bulletin 4-2, March 1997, Minimum Standards for Design and Construction of Onsite Wastwater Systems
Kansas Department of Health and Environment Water Well Program
Septic Systems Inspection Requirements
Environmental Health
United States Environmental Protection Agency-The Key to Mold Control is Moisture Control
United States Environmental Protection Agency-Bed Bug Information
Geary County Sanitary Code- 9-2012 Approved Geary Co Code-full color
Pool and Healthy Swimming Information
CDC – Healthy Swimming/Recreational Water
CDC – Healthy Swimming/Recreational Water – Swimmer Protection