"Protecting people... preserving the environment"

Core Values: Environmental Services is guided by the following principles and operating philosophy:

Protection: Our primary responsibility is protection of the environment and public health.

Integrity: We are committed to truth, accuracy, and fairness.

Leadership: We are committed to being a responsible leader in environmental protection.

Service: We must serve the public as a whole, our customers who seek a product or service from us, and future generations, whose interests are affected by today's actions.

People: We believe the strength of our program lies in our people.

News & Notices

	Wichita Area Ozone Informational Meeting View the meeting video. Wichita Ozone Meeting PowerPoint Wichita DESIG Meeting 2008
	Arkansas River Water Quality Campaign Find out how the Arkansas River Water Quality Campaign is progressing.
	Daily Animal Pickups Check the Daily Animal Pickups to see if your lost pet has been picked up by Animal Services!
	Environmental Services Documents and Forms For a more general listing of documents and forms, visit the Environmental Services Documents and Forms page.
	Kansas Food Safety and Consumer Protection Check out Kansas Food Safety and Consumer Protection to find out how you can look up inspection reports of any licensed food service establishments within the State of Kansas.
	Wichita Environment Newsletter Check out past issues of the Wichita Environment Newsletter.
	WATER Center Learn more about the Wichita Area Treatment, Education & Remediation (WATER) Center, the treatment center for the Gilbert-Mosley Project.

Environmental Services Divisions

Air Quality
The Air Quality program consists of air monitoring activities and inspection of air pollution sources.

Animal Services
Animal Services officers pick up unconfined or stray dogs and issue summonses for leash law violations, remove dead animals from public streets and private property, and transport injured animals for emergency treatment. The Wichita Animal Shelter provides shelter services for Wichita’s Animal Services program, animal control programs operated by Sedgwick County, seven area cities of the second or third class.

Child Care Licensure
The program evaluates, investigates, and educates providers of childcare, detention services, and residential and group-boarding homes for children in Sedgwick County to assure that state laws and regulations are met and that all children are safe and healthy in out-of-home care.

Environmental Assistance & Remediation (EAR)
This program provides technical and administrative support for the Gilbert-Mosley and North Industrial Corridor groundwater projects.

Environmental Compliance
The Environmental Compliance program exists to insure that City facilities are operated in accordance with local, state and federal environmental regulations, permits and plans; that operations and construction activities pose minimal impact to community health and the environment; and that natural resources are protected and preserved.

Neighborhood Environmental Code Enforcement
The Environmental Maintenance section investigates and resolves premise condition complaints involving neighborhood blight, safety, and public health.

Food Protection & Tobacco Control
The Food Protection Program provides regulatory oversight, consultative services, and educational support for food establishments in Wichita and Sedgwick County. The Tobacco Control program regulates the sales of cigarettes and other tobacco products within the City of Wichita.

Hazardous Materials Response
This program provides technical guidance and assistance to Wichita and Sedgwick County emergency response units dealing with chemical spills and releases.

Nuisance Abatement
The Nuisance Abatement program coordinates property cleanup by private contractors following enforcement action.

Water Quality
This program protects water quality through sampling, monitoring, inspection, and educational activities.

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