McPherson County Planning Zoning & Environment

06/03/2026

**NOTICE**
The McPherson County Planning, Zoning & Environment office will be closed June 8th & 9th to walk-in appointments. The office will be moving to the McPherson County Office Building and we will be in transition those days.
Our new address will be:
200 N. Maple Street
Suite 210
McPherson, KS 67460

Thank you in advance!

05/13/2026

📅 Save the date for SepticSmart Week 2026!

This year's Week is just about four months out, and it's never too early to start planning for this yearly opportunity to call attention to the necessity of properly caring for septic systems. Homeowner education events, training workshops, and social media campaigns are key components of the week's events.

So, make sure to mark September 14-18 on your calendar! Keep an eye on the US EPA's Septic Systems homepage, as well as other sources like the National Onsite Wastewater Recycling Association and DecentralizedWastewater.org for more information and ideas on how you can participate.

See more about at the EPA website:
https://www.epa.gov/septic/septicsmart-week

04/17/2026

Posting the Board Of County Commissioners Agenda for the Meeting Monday April 20th at McPherson County Public Works 1115 W Avenue A at 9am. Meetings are open to the Public and Agendas, Minutes, and Meeting Video can be found via the link below.
https://www.mcphersoncountyks.us/949/BOCC-Recent-Agendas-Minutes-and-Video

04/09/2026

Well… let’s talk about wells 💧💧

Make sure you don’t miss our next free webinar! Next week on April 15th, we will be hosting “What Environmental Health Professionals Need to Know About Wells,” which will provide an introduction to groundwater, well construction, water quality, and well care best practices from the perspective of those who serve well owners as part of their job.

National Environmental Health Association Continuing Education credits are available to EHPs who attend live. Go to our website linked below to find the registration form and sign up today!

🔗: https://privatewellclass.org/webinars/ehp-webinar/

04/03/2026

Posting the Agenda for the McPherson County Board of County Commissioners Meeting Monday April 6th. Meetings are open to the Public and currently held in the Conference Room at McPherson County Public Works 1115 W. Avenue A at 9am.
Meeting Agendas, Minutes, and Video can also be viewed online via the link below.
https://www.mcphersoncountyks.us/949/BOCC-Recent-Agendas-Minutes-and-Video

03/23/2026

All things water 💦

💧 It's here! The Kansas Water Hub is officially live! 🎉

Introducing waterhub.ks.gov — a brand-new, multi-agency website designed to be your starting place for everything Kansas water. Whether you're looking to learn about water issues or find resources to tackle them in your community, the Water Hub has you covered.

Here's what you can explore:
🔹 Services – Find the right water resources for your needs
🔹 Funding – Discover open funding opportunities for your community
🔹 Education – Learn where your water comes from and explore Kansas water data
🔹 Kansas Water Plan – Dive into how Kansas is planning for the future

A collaborative effort between the Kansas Water Office, Kansas Department of Agriculture, Kansas Department of Health and Environment, Kansas Department of Wildlife & Parks, and Kansas Department of Commerce — all in one place. 🌊

👉 Visit waterhub.ks.gov and let us know what you think — we want your feedback!

03/12/2026

Posting the Board Of County Commissioners Agenda for the Meeting Monday March 16th at McPherson County Public Works 1115 W Avenue A at 9am. Meetings are open to the Public and Agendas, Minutes, and Meeting Video can be found via the link below.
https://www.mcphersoncountyks.us/949/BOCC-Recent-Agendas-Minutes-and-Video

03/06/2026

01/30/2026

Mark your calendars! Citizens of McPherson County are invited to attend a meeting discussing emerging technologies to include a Q&A session and an opportunity for citizens to voice questions, opinions and concerns in relation to the topics.
Due to limited space concerns, citizens are encourage to register early via the link below. Virtual Attendance will be available
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