Johnson County, Kansas, is embarking on a significant infrastructure project aimed at improving wastewater management and achieving substantial cost savings. The State Line Road Pump Stations and Forcemain project involves constructing new pump stations and a force main to redirect wastewater flow from the Leawood Service Area to the recently upgraded Tomahawk Wastewater Treatment Facility. This initiative is projected to save over $100 million in treatment costs over the next two decades.
Background and Context
Currently, wastewater from northern Leawood, particularly areas north of I-435, is treated by Kansas City, Missouri, under an interlocal agreement. This arrangement incurs significant costs for Johnson County Wastewater (JCW).
