Technical Services Section

Water and Wastewater Operator Certification

Mike Tate, Chief
Bureau of Water
Technical Services Section
1000 SW Jackson St., Suite 420
Topeka, KS 66612-1367
(785) 296-5504
FAX: (785) 296-0086

Technical Services Section Staff

• Ed Dillingham, Environmental Scientist, 296-5513
• Mark Gerard, Environmental Engineer, 296-5520
• Yan Wang, Environmental Scientist, 296-5508
• Matthew Matheis, Environmental Scientist, 296-5561
• Teresa Schuyler, Office Specialist, 296-5511
• Chris Seeds, Office Specialist, 296-5517
• Shelly Shores-Miller, Environmental Scientist, 296-2856
• , Environmental Technician, 296-2976
• Karle Woodward, Environmental Scientist, 296-1209
• Dianne Fender, Administrative Assistant, 296-5506

Purpose of the Technical Services Section

The Section provides engineering and operational surveillance of wastewater facilities; carries out a compliance and enforcement program; carries out the statewide water and wastewater operator certification program; develops statewide surface water quality standards; and issues permits for new or extended systems.

Related Links

Disposal of Swimming Pool Water

Wastewater Permit Application Forms and Related Information

• General Forms For Wastewater Permits
• Permit Transfer Request (PTR) *  - New
• Notice of Permit Termination (NOPT) *  - New
• Chemical Additives Evaluation Log - New
• Blank By-Pass Form *
• Blank By-Pass Form - Word Format


• Clay/Rock Quarry Permit
• Permit Application Form


• Hydrostatic Test Discharges from Pipeline and Storage Tanks General Permit
• Notice of Intent (Permit Application Form)for Notice of Intent *  - New
• Notice of Intent (Permit Application Form) - Word Formatfor Notice of Intent - New
• Instructions for Completing the Notice of Intent Formfor Instructions for Completing the Notice of Intent Form - New
• Example of the General Permitfor Example of Proposed General Permit (Now on Publi - New


• Ready-Mix Concrete and Concrete Products Plants General Permit
• Discharge Monitoring Report Form
• Notice of Intent (Permit Application Form) - New
• Instructions for Completing the Notice of Intent Form - New
• List of Outstanding National Resource Waters in Kansas
• Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Outline - New
• Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Outline - Word Format - New
• Stormwater Pollution Plan Checklist - New
• Stormwater Pollution Inspection Report Form - Excel Format - New
• Stormwater Pollution Spill Report Form - Excel Format - New
• Stormwater Pollution Employee Training Report Form - Excel Format - New
• Example of the General Permit

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