Johnson County Wastewater

10/21/2026

Our Fall 2026 Johnson County Wastewater Customer Newsletter is now available! 🔗 Link in comments 👇

It has great information for all residential and commercial customers. This issue includes details about the Backup Prevention Program and Water, Wastewater and Stormwater Professionals Week. Check it out!

A link to each new edition of our newsletter is also available at the bottom of your wastewater invoice email. The newsletter is also available on our website.

10/20/2026

The water you use at home doesn't disappear. It returns to the community.

That's why every drop matters. Through high-quality wastewater treatment and award-winning environmental compliance, we're helping protect local rivers, lakes, and streams so they can be enjoyed for generations to come.

The work we do every day supports cleaner water and stronger communities.

📷 Benjamin White
📍Shawnee Mission Lake

10/16/2026

🩵 Today is the beginning of Water, Wastewater and Stormwater Professionals Week! This week is a recognition of the critical role water professionals play in public health, infrastructure and quality of life in our communities.

🎥 Learn more about their work and this recognition week in this short video.

Thank you, water professionals! And Happy 💙

10/05/2026

We want to wish a very happy National Customer Service Week to our amazing customer service reps! When you call us for support or come visit us at Sunset, they are the friendly folks who are there to answer all your questions and ensure you have a smooth experience. Thank you, team!!

Have questions about your wastewater bill or one of our many programs and services?

📱 913-715-8500
📍11811 S. Sunset Dr., Suite 2500, Olathe, KS 66061

09/23/2026

After serving Johnson County Wastewater for 25 years, General Manager Susan Pekarek will retire effective Oct. 1.

Pekarek joined Johnson County Wastewater in 2001 as a project engineer and quickly rose through the ranks due to her tenacity, attention to detail and commitment to public service.

Learn more about Pekarek's accomplishments and innovations during her time with Johnson County Government. ⤵

After serving Johnson County Wastewater for 25 years, General Manager Susan Pekarek will retire effective Oct. 1.

09/16/2026

🚧 Traffic pattern changes on State Line Road beginning Sept. 17 🚧

Beginning Thursday, Sept. 17, the traffic control on 95th and State Line Road is scheduled to be removed. Traffic control will change to allow one northbound and one southbound lane from 95th Street to 103rd Street. Please see attached map for updated traffic control plan.

This work is part of the State Line Pump Stations and Forcemain project. To learn more about this project, or to sign up for notifications, please visit us online. 🔗 Links in comments 👇

City of Leawood, KS Government
Johnson County, KS Government

09/16/2026

Listen to this incredibility insightful lesson on how Johnson County Wastewater's crew repairs a damaged pipe and how they maintain over 2,300 miles of sewer lines in Johnson County. 😉😂

It takes a ton of coordination to keep a massive system running smoothly!

09/09/2026

"Flushable" wipes end up clogging your plumbing.

Don't flush the wipe—toss it in the trash.

09/03/2026

Johnson County Wastewater will be closed on Monday, Sept. 7, 2026 for Labor Day. Thank you to all our team members for your amazing work all year long!

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☎️ To report a sewer backup that requires immediate attention, please call Johnson County Wastewater's 24/7 Emergency Line 913-715-8600.

08/20/2026

The Johnson County Board of County Commissioners meeting this morning included a recognition for the many recent national awards won by JCW! The BOCC recognized the JCW team for:

🏆 Five Peak Performance Awards from National Association of Clean Water Agencies for outstanding compliance records in the 2025 calendar year, winning three platinum awards, one gold and one silver.

🏆 The National Environmental Achievement Award from NACWA in the Public Information & Education category for the fats, oils and grease (FOG) Program.

🏆 The President's Award from NACWA for General Manager Susan Pekarek's clean water advocacy.

Team members from all winning facilities, the FOG team and JCW leadership were in attendance for the recognition. Great job, everyone! 👏👏👏

🔗 Links in comments for more information about the awards. 👇

Johnson County, KS Government