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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

Spring Cleaning for Groundwater Protection

May 19, 2022

One task that is often overlooked during spring cleaning is clearing out drainage swales and storm drain inlets. Every year trillions of dangerous bacteria and tons of fertilizer and trash reach our local streams every year by way of street-side storm drains.

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New Indiana Construction Permit for Erosion Control

May 11, 2022

In December of 2021, Indiana Rule 5 detailing how developers and contractors must protect Indiana’s soil and water during the process of construction was replaced with the Construction Stormwater General Permit (CSGP).

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Waterways Indiana Film Tour

May 5, 2022

Ongoing now through June 22, Indiana Humanities (a statewide nonprofit which facilitates programs that encouraging Hoosiers to think, read and talk) is hosting a nine-city film tour featuring six short documentary films about Indiana’s waterways.

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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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