Volume 44 - Issue 46 - November 13, 2025

State of Kansas

Department of Health and Environment

Notice of Proposed Kansas/Federal Water Pollution Control Permits and Applications

In accordance with Kansas Administrative Regulations 28-16-57a through 63, 28-18-1 through 17, 28-18a-1 through 31 and 33, 28-16-150 through 154, 28-46-7, and the authority vested with the state by the administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, various draft water pollution control documents (permits, notices to revoke and reissue, notices to terminate) have been prepared and/or permit applications have been received for discharges to waters of the United States and the state of Kansas for the class of discharges described below.

The proposed actions concerning the draft documents are based on staff review, applying the appropriate standards, regulations, and effluent limitations of the state of Kansas and the Environmental Protection Agency. The final action will result in a Federal National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Authorization and/or a Kansas Water Pollution Control permit being issued, subject to certain conditions, revocation, and reissuance of the designated permit or termination of the designated permit.

Las acciones propuestas con respecto a los documentos preliminares se basan en la revisión del personal, aplicando los estándares, regulaciones y limitaciones de efluentes apropiados del estado de Kansas y de la Agencia de Protección Ambiental de Estados Unidos. La acción final resultará en la emisión de una Autorización Federal del Sistema Nacional de Eliminación de Descargas de Contaminantes y un permiso de Control de Contaminación del Agua de Kansas, sujeto a ciertas condiciones, revocación y reemisión del permiso designado o terminación del permiso designado. Si desea obtener más información en español o tiene otras preguntas, por favor, comuníquese con el Coordinador de No Discriminación al 785-296-5156 o en: KDHE.NonDiscrimination@ks.gov.

Public Notice No. KS-AG-25-332/336

Pending Permits for Confined Feeding Facilities

Name and Address of Applicant	Legal Description	Receiving Water
Bleumer Farms, Inc. 14405 6 Rd. Ingalls, KS 67853	E/2 of Section 11 T26S, R30W Gray County	Upper Arkansas River Basin
Kansas Permit No. A-UAGY-B002
The proposed action is to modify and reissue the existing state permit for a facility for a proposed maximum capacity of 700 head (700 animal units) of cattle weighing more than 700 pounds and 200 head (100 animal units) of cattle weighing less than 700 pounds; for a total of 800 animal units of cattle. This represents an increase in the permitted animal units from the previous permit.
Name and Address of Applicant	Legal Description	Receiving Water
Brady Inc. Truck Wash Joel Nicholas 1990 N. Road L Johnson City, KS 67885	SE/4 of Section 36 T27S, R41W Stanton County	Cimarron River Basin
Kansas Permit No. A-CIST-T001
The proposed action is to reissue an existing state permit for an existing private truck washing facility for washing two or fewer trucks. There will be no change in the operation of the facility from the previous permit. This facility has an approved Waste Management Plan on file with KDHE. This facility has an approved Waste Management Plan on file with KDHE.
Name and Address of Applicant	Legal Description	Receiving Water
Kansas State University Agricultural Research Center – Hays Emma Briggs/Brian Olson 1232 240th Ave. Hays, KS 67601	SW/4 of Section 04 T14S, R18W Ellis County	Smoky Hill River Basin
Kansas Permit No. A-SHEL-B001
The proposed action is to reissue an existing state permit for an existing facility for 999 head (999 animal units) of beef cattle weighing more than 700 pounds. There will be no change in the operation or permitted number of animal units from the previous permit. This facility has an approved Waste Management Plan on file with KDHE.
Name and Address of Applicant	Legal Description	Receiving Water
Linsey Dairy Ronald Linsey 785 25th Rd. NW Lebo, KS 66856	NE/4 of Section 23 T19S, R14E Coffey County	Neosho River Basin
Kansas Permit No. A-NECF-M001
The proposed action is to reissue an existing state permit for an existing facility for 70 head (98 animal units) of mature dairy cows. There will be no change in the operation or permitted number of animal units from the previous permit. This facility has an approved Waste Management Plan on file with KDHE.
Name and Address of Applicant	Legal Description	Receiving Water
Stowell Cattle, LLC 2031 K-99 Hwy. Frankfort, KS 66427	SE/4 of Section 09 T04S, R09E Marshall County	Big Blue River Basin
Kansas Permit No. A-BBMS-B003
The proposed action is to reissue an existing state permit for an existing facility for 299 head (299 animal units) of cattle weighing greater than 700 pounds. There will be no change in the operation or permitted number of animal units from the previous permit. This facility has an approved Waste Management Plan on file with KDHE.

Public Notice No. KS-Q-25-194/199

The requirements of the draft permit public noticed below are pursuant to the Kansas Surface Water Quality Standards, K.A.R. 28-16-28(b-g), and Federal Surface Water Criteria.

Name and Address of Applicant	Receiving Stream	Type of Discharge
Hays, City of PO Box 490 Hays, KS 67601	Big Creek via Chetolah Creek	Treated Domestic
Permit No. M-SH16-OO03 Federal Permit No. KS0100820
Legal Description: NE¼, SE¼, SW¼, Section 3, Township 14S, Range 18W, Ellis County
Location: 38.85967, -99.31059
The proposed action consists of reissuance of a Kansas/NPDES Water Pollution Control permit for an existing facility. The existing facility is a mechanical wastewater treatment plant. The facility receives domestic wastewater from residential and commercial areas and industrial wastewater from local manufacturers. This permit contains limits for Biochemical Oxygen Demand, Total Suspended Solids, pH, Ammonia, E. coli, Total Phosphorus, Nitrates + Nitrites, and Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity. The permit contains monitoring for Sulfates, Selenium, Dissolved Oxygen, Total Phosphorus, Nitrates + Nitrites, Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen, and Total Nitrogen.
Name and Address of Applicant	Receiving Stream	Type of Discharge
Walnut Grove MHP 1325 Lafayette Dr. Manhattan, KS 66502-6909	Kansas River via Unnamed Tributary	Treated Domestic
Permit No. C-KS66-OO03 Federal Permit No. KS0092061
Legal Description: N½, SW¼, NW¼, Section 7, Township 10S, Range 9E, Pottawatomie County
Location: 39.19907, -96.46291
The proposed action consists of reissuance of a Kansas/NPDES Water Pollution Control permit for an existing facility. The existing facility is a mechanical wastewater treatment plant consisting of one package activated sludge plant (extended aeration), phosphorus chemical feed system, polishing pond, and a tablet chlorinator. The facility receives domestic wastewater from residential areas. This permit contains limits for Biochemical Oxygen Demand, Total Suspended Solids, pH, Ammonia, E. coli, Total Residual Chlorine, and Total Phosphorus. The permit contains monitoring for Total Phosphorus, Nitrates + Nitrites, Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen, and Total Nitrogen. The facility has a schedule of compliance to retain a certified operator.
Name and Address of Applicant	Receiving Stream	Type of Discharge
Neighbors of Walnut Grove, LLC 606 N. Saginaw, Suite A Lapeer, MI 48446	Kansas River via Unnamed Tributary	Treated Domestic
Permit No. C-KS66-OO02 Federal Permit No. KS0092053
Legal Description: N½, SW¼, NW¼, Section 7, Township 10S, Range 9E, Pottawatomie County
Location: 39.20046, -96.46185
The proposed action consists of reissuance of a Kansas/NPDES Water Pollution Control permit for an existing facility. The existing facility is a mechanical wastewater treatment plant consisting of two package activated sludge plants (extended aeration), polishing pond, and chlorination with sodium hypochlorite. The facility receives domestic wastewater. The facility receives domestic wastewater from residential areas. This permit contains limits for Biochemical Oxygen Demand, Total Suspended Solids, pH, Ammonia, E. coli, Total Residual Chlorine, and Total Phosphorus. The permit contains monitoring for Nitrates + Nitrites, Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen, Total Nitrogen, and Total Phosphorus.
Name and Address of Applicant	Receiving Stream	Type of Discharge
Mid-States Materials, LLC – South Garnett Quarry PO Box 236 Topeka, KS 66601	Marais des Cygnes River via South Fork of Pottawatomie Creek via Bradshaw Creek	Process Wastewater
Permit No. I-MC53-PO02 Federal Permit No. KS0093521
Legal Description: SW¼ of Section 30, Township 21S, Range 20E, Anderson County
Location: 38.18514, -95.24942
The proposed action consists of re-issuing the above referenced NPDES permit. Two Outfalls were added to the permit. This is a limestone quarrying and crushing operation with no washing. Outfalls 001A, 002A and 003A consists of stormwater runoff and pit water. An asphalt plant is located on-site, but it does not use water. This permit contains generic language to protect water quality.
Name and Address of Applicant	Receiving Stream	Type of Discharge
Public Wholesale Water SD #18 22850 P Rd. Holton, KS 66436	Banner Creek	Process Wastewater
Permit No. I-KS23-PO03 Federal Permit No. KS0096695
Legal Description: SE¼, SW¼, Section 9, Township 7S, Range 15E, Jackson County
Location: 39.45651, -95.75376
The proposed action consists of renewal of existing Kansas/NPDES Water Pollution Control permit for the discharge of wastewater from the water treatment plant. Water from Banner Creek Reservoir is transported to this public drinking water treatment plant to remove/reduce contaminates from the raw water. The Total Residual Chlorine (TRC) concentration at the discharge point regularly exceeds the default TRC limit. This permit contains limits for pH, Total Residual Chlorine, and Total Suspend Solids. The permit contains monitoring for Flow, and Total Phosphorus. This facility has a schedule of compliance to address total residual chlorine.
Name and Address of Applicant	Receiving Stream	Type of Discharge
Lubrication Engineers, Inc. 1919 E. Tulsa St. Wichita, KS 67216	Lower Arkansas River Basin	Process Wastewater
Permit No. 1-AR94-PO19 Federal Permit No. KS0081132
Legal Description: SW¼ of Section 3, Township 28S, Range 1E, Sedgwick County
Location: 37.63587, -97.31388
The proposed action consists of renewal and reissuance of an existing Kansas Water Pollution Control (KWPC)/NPDES permit for an existing facility. This facility is engaged in a blending and packaging operation of petroleum-based automotive and industrial lubricants. The water supply for the non-contact cooling water consists of well water. Well water is also used on a seasonal basis for landscape irrigation. This permit contains limits for Oil and Gas, and Total Phosphorous. The permit contains monitoring for Total Petroleum Hydrocarbon, Volatile Organic Compounds, pH, Chloride, Nitrate, Total Phosphorus and Total Phosphorous.

Persons wishing to comment on or object to the draft documents and/or permit applications must submit their comments in writing to the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) if they wish to have the comments or objections considered in the decision-making process. All written comments regarding the draft documents, application or registration notices received on or before December 13, 2025, will be considered in the formulation of the final determination regarding this public notice. Please refer to the appropriate Kansas document number (KS-AG-25-332/336, KS-Q-25-194/199) and name of the applicant/permittee when preparing comments.

All comments received will be responded to at the time the Secretary of Health and Environment issues a determination regarding final agency action on each draft document/application. If response to any draft document/application indicates significant public interest, a public hearing may be held in conformance with K.A.R. 28-16-61 (28-46-21 for UIC). A request for public hearing must be submitted in writing and shall state the nature of the issues proposed to be raised during the hearing.

Comments or objections for agricultural related draft documents, permit applications, registrations or actions should be submitted to the attention of Casey Guccione, Livestock Waste Management Section at the KDHE, Bureau of Environmental Field Services (BEFS), 1000 SW Jackson, Suite 430, Topeka, KS 66612. Comments or objections for all other proposed permits or actions should be sent to Andrew Bowman at the KDHE, Bureau of Water, 1000 SW Jackson St., Suite 420, Topeka, KS 66612.

All draft documents/applications and the supporting information including any comments received are on file and may be inspected at the offices of the KDHE. For agricultural related draft documents or applications an appointment can be scheduled, or copies requested by contacting Jada Martin at 1000 SW Jackson St., Suite 430, Topeka, KS 66612, telephone 785-296-0076 or email at kdhe.feedlots@ks.gov. Las preguntas o comentarios por escrito deben dirigirse a Erich Glave, Director, Bureau of Environmental Field Services en KDHE: 1000 SW Jackson St., Suite 430, Topeka, KS 66612-1367; por correo electrónico: kdhe.feedlots@ks.gov; por teléfono: 785-296-6432. For all other proposed permits or actions an appointment can be scheduled, or copies requested by contacting Jamie Packard, Bureau of Water, 1000 SW Jackson St., Suite 420, Topeka, KS 66612, telephone 785-296-4148 or email at Jamie.Packard@ks.gov. These documents are available upon request at the copying cost assessed by KDHE. Application information and components of plans and specifications for all new and expanding swine facilities are available at http://www.kdhe.ks.gov/livestock. The Division of Environment offices are open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

Janet Stanek
Secretary
Department of Health and Environment

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