KDHE Approves Engineering Design to Clean Groundwater at 29th and Grove Site
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) announced today that it has approved Union Pacific Railroad’s (UP’s) engineering design drawings for the groundwater cleanup systems to remediate contaminated groundwater at the 29th and Grove Site in Wichita, Kan.
UP will put the construction project out for bid and select a contractor. Construction can begin after the selected contractor obtains the necessary constructed-related permit, supplies, materials, and equipment to build the cleanup systems. UP must obtain KDHE approval for National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for discharging treated groundwater to Chisholm Creek. UP’s applications for NPDES permits are currently under KDHE review.
On Sept. 12, KDHE will host an open house to provide information on the progress of the project.
Who: Kansas Department of Health and Environment
What: Open house to provide information on the progress for the remediation of groundwater contamination at the 29th and Grove Site.
When: Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, 1-4 p.m. Doors will open at 1 p.m.
Where: Brewer Community Center, Multipurpose Room 114, 1329 E. 16th St. N., Wichita, Kansas, 67214
If accommodation for language or other accessibility needs are required, please notify KDHE by calling (785) 296-8896 by Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026.
During this open house, information on the various components of the groundwater cleanup systems will be available, including the planned locations for new extraction and injection water wells, treatment buildings, and underground pipelines. Informational tables on different site-related topics will be staffed by representatives of KDHE and UP.
Additional information about the 29th and Grove Site, including the approved Remedial Design/Remedial Action Plan, resources, and answers to frequently asked questions, can be found on the 29th and Grove webpage. Plans and reports for the Site can also be found at the Angelou Branch Library, 3051 E. 21st St. N., Wichita, Kansas.
Legal Disclaimer:
EIN Presswire provides this news content "as is" without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
