Wichita County, KS septic permits and regulations

Septic systems in Wichita County, Kansas are permitted by Wichita County Health Department under K.A.R. 28-5-1 to 28-5-9.

Septic permit program

  • Program type: County Health Department
  • Authorized agent: Wichita County Health Department
  • Own septic program: No, uses Kansas state rules
  • Local rules beyond the state: No
  • Population: 2,152

Permit fee comparison

Average septic permit fee in Wichita County: $125. Kansas average: $163.

Local rules

County operates under state-level K.A.R. 28-5. Contact local health department for any additional county-specific requirements.

What SepticPro has on file for Wichita County

  • 1 permit fee with sources
  • The agency phone, email and office address
  • Setback distances
  • Soil and perc test requirements
  • Allowed system types
  • System design rules
  • Inspection requirements
  • Maintenance and pumping rules
  • Point-of-sale rules
  • Installer, designer and pumper licensing

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Draw a permit-ready site plan for Wichita County

Enter the address, draw the system on the aerial with the parcel lines and topo, and print it to scale for Wichita County Health Department. See how SepticPro site plans work.

Other Kansas counties

Data checked 2026-03-16. Always confirm requirements with Wichita County Health Department before applying.