Johnson County Wastewater (JCW) is responsible for the safe collection, transportation and treatment of wastewater generated by our community. Our work supports the protection of public health and the environment by helping to protect the water quality of our lakes, rivers, and streams. Managing your wastewater account is now easier than ever.

May 4, 2022 · The improvements to the Tomahawk Creek Wastewater Treatment Facility (WWTF), constructed between 2018 and 2022, will help the facility improve water quality for years to come.

To see if you qualify and schedule an appointment, please call 913-715-6653. Calls are answered from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Look through utility provider information for: electric, natural gas, water, sewer, internet, home phone, …

Apr 1, 2025 · Map shows the general locations of proposed State Line pump stations and forcemain. Map above shows the sub-basin boundaries and how the gravity flow of the sewers is directed to the sites.

Wastewater (or waste water) is water generated after the use of freshwater, raw water, drinking water or saline water in a variety of deliberate applications or processes. [1]: 1 Another definition of wastewater is "Used water from any combination of domestic, industrial, commercial or agricultural activities, surface runoff / storm water, and a...

Johnson County Wastewater's 25-Year Integrated Plan: Renewing Life's Essential Resource. An affordable and strategic approach to achieving JCW's mission of protecting the environment, serving our customers and enhancing our community. Our site jcwprogram will be updated with information and ongoing programs.

Jun 16, 2022 · Two major improvement projects costing more than $800 million combined are bringing some much needed upgrades to two of the county’s oldest wastewater treatment facilities. What’s going on? The two facilities, the Tomahawk Creek plant in Leawood and the Myron K. Nelson facility in Mission have both needed updates for years.

Dec 30, 2024 · Wastewater is any water that has been adversely affected in quality by human use or by natural processes.

Constructed in 1955, Tomahawk treats wastewater from parts of Leawood, Overland Park, Olathe and Prairie Village, Kansas. Originally a 10-million-gallons-per-day trickling filter plant, the facility could only treat 4 to 6 MGD to comply with its ammonia discharge limit.

Jun 18, 2018 · Wastewater is used water. It includes substances such as human waste, food scraps, oils, soaps and chemicals. In homes, this includes water from sinks, showers, bathtubs, toilets, washing machines and dishwashers. Businesses and industries also contribute their share of used water that must be cleaned.