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Protecting People...Preserving the Environment

The Office of Environmental Health employees accomplish this mission, daily, by providing services, programs, and projects that focus on Environmental Monitoring, Code Enforcement, and Public Education.

Occasionally Wichita experiences some Air Quality issues. Strong Kansas winds blow pollution into our area, citizens' individual habits and daily activities combine to cause the issue. View the Environmental Tips Video to view some excellent Environmental Tips given by Wichita's Honorable Mayor and fellow Council Members.

WichitaWRAPS
Under a grant agreement with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), RiverCity WRAPS is developing a Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategy (WRAPS) program for the Lower Arkansas River watershed within the city limits.

Flu Shots Now Available
The Sedgwick County Health Department is encouraging all citizens age 6 months and older to get their flu vaccinations this fall.

City of Wichita Smoking Ordinance
Learn more about the smoking ordinance in effect for the City of Wichita.

Flooding
Find out how to take precautions if your community is impacted by flood waters.

Kansas Environment 2008
KDHE has published a biennial report, Kansas Environment 2008. The report has great information about the state's environmental status. It identifies two emergency incidents that hazardous materials staff members from the City of Wichita's Environmental Department were deployed to work - Chemical Tank Farm Explosions at Barton Solvent in Valley Center and the devastating tornado that leveled Greensburg, Kansas.

Forecast Earth - You Don't Still Use a Screen Saver, Do You?
Read the Forecast Earth article by Don Willmott, FE Correspondent - You Don't Still Use a Screen Saver, Do You?

Change in Environmental Compliance Inspection

Commercial & Neighborhood Trash Complaints (Illegal Dumping - Parks, Streets, etc.)
Dangerous Building (Condemnation)
Dead Trees
Graffiti
Illegal Dumping on Private Property
Inoperable or Junk Vehicles on Private Property
Nuisance Lighting Complaints
Obtrusive Noise
Residential Bulky Waste & Trash
Residential Pool Complaints
Residential Zoning (Illegal Parking, etc.)
Solid Waste Permits
Substandard Housing
Surfacing Sewage
Tall Grass & Weeds on Private Property

The bolded items now handled by Central Inspection.  Call 268-4481 if you have a complaint. 

Wichita Area Ozone Informational Meeting
View the meeting video, Wichita Ozone Meeting PowerPoint Presentation, and the Wichita DESIG Meeting 2008 PowerPoint Presentation.

Arkansas River Water Quality Campaign
Find out how the Arkansas River Water Quality Campaign is progressing.

Environmental Services Documents and Forms
For a more general listing of documents and forms, visit the Environmental Services Documents and Forms page.

Kansas Food Safety and Consumer Protection
Check out Kansas Food Safety and Consumer Protection to find out how you can look up inspection reports of any licensed food service establishments within the State of Kansas.

Wichita Environment Newsletter
Check out past issues of the Wichita Environment Newsletter.

WATER Center
Learn more about the Wichita Area Treatment, Education & Remediation (WATER) Center, the treatment center for the Gilbert-Mosley Project.

Customer Service Survey
Please take a moment to complete this Customer Service Survey. The office of Environmental Health is committed to maintaining the highest levels of service and values your feedback.

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