Each year, the National Groundwater Association (NGWA) sponsors a week of awareness, education and advocacy on the importance of groundwater to people’s health and the environment. This year, National Groundwater Awareness Week has kicked off from March 10-16th, with an aim of proactively engaging local communities, students, private well owners and all stakeholders in the sustainable management of their groundwater resources – now and for generations to come!
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Marion County Wellfield Education Corporation
Groundwater and Drinking Water Protection for Indianapolis and Marion County Indiana
Am I in a wellfield?
Groundwater is your drinking water. Protect it!
Our mission is to protect the groundwater resources of Marion County by providing education and resources to individuals and businesses.
Schedule Assessment
We conduct free and confidental personalized site assessments for any business located in one of Marion County’s wellfields.
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Spill Assistance Program
Businesses located in a wellfield are eligible for assistance in order to help them achieve compliance with the wellfield protection code.
Business Resources
Printable guides, forms, and checklists for best management practices and required for compliance with Marion County and Indianapolis wellfield regulations.
Recent News
It’s Groundwater Awareness Week! Educating the next generation of water professionals
Check out the new children’s book from the NGWA and more to inspire the next generation of water professionals.
IDEM’s New Drinking Water Viewer
Check out the Indiana Department of Environmental Management’s new web application, the Drinking Water Viewer, to find information about your public water systems.
Fun Facts
Wellfield Protection Areas in Marion County, Indiana
square miles of land legally designated as Wellfield Protection Areas
billion gallons of water used yearly as part of the public water supply
wells which supply water to the public drinking water system