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Groundwater and Drinking Water Protection for Indianapolis and Marion County Indiana

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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.

Seconday Containment /
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

2022 MCWEC Annual Report

March 22, 2023

Explore our interactive annual report on groundwater protection activities taking place during 2022 and learn how YOU can protect our drinking water.

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Speak up for groundwater

March 14, 2023

Just after National Groundwater Awareness Week each year, the National Groundwater Association holds its annual Smart Water Policies Fly-In in Washington, D.C.

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Careers in Groundwater – Chemists and Microbiologists

March 9, 2023

The duties chemists and microbiologists in the groundwater industry span a variety of fields including environmental cleanup, treatment of groundwater for potable use, and the design of water systems to control bacterial contamination and limit well production loss.

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Fun Facts

7
Wellfield Protection Areas in Marion County, Indiana
33
square miles of land legally designated as Wellfield Protection Areas
10
billion gallons of water used yearly as part of the public water supply
72
wells which supply water to the public drinking water system

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Free, Confidential Assessments

MCWEC representatives can help your business identify site specific ways to limit potential for groundwater contamination. You may receive free spill containment supplies in return. These assessments are free and intended to ensure businesses are operating in ways protective to groundwater; observations are NOT reported to any regulatory agencies.

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About the Marion County Wellfield Corporation

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