Kansas law
Environmental Laws in Kansas.
Kansas environmental law combines federal regulation with state statutes administered by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE). Core issues include water and air quality, solid and hazardous waste, and permitting.
Last verified: 2026-04-17
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Key Kansas Statutes
Chapter 65 includes Kansas’s core environmental statutes, covering air, water, and waste issues and KDHE enforcement authority.
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