Community clinics, medical providers, and trusted local organizations across Sedgwick County have come together under a shared initiative, Clearway Testing, to provide access to free groundwater-related health testing and offer residents clear information and guidance on next steps for care.
In fall of 2022, many residents in the 29th and Grove area of Wichita learned for the first time that a large chemical spill had contaminated groundwater beneath their homes. The spill, believed to have occurred decades earlier, involved a carcinogenic chemical, prompting health officials to recommend testing for individuals who may have been exposed.
Additional areas across Sedgwick County have also been identified as impacted by groundwater contamination over time, underscoring the need for accessible, coordinated testing countywide…