As part of drinking water protection in Marion County, Indiana, the Marion County Wellfield Education Corporation focuses on identifying potential sources of contamination in the drinking water protection areas (wellfields). Most import are identifying those sources that are particularly hazardous to human health and those occurring in large quantities. Each year, as part of the […]
Indiana Water Legislation 2011-2025
Participants of the Indiana Watershed Leadership Academy developed a comprehensive guide to Indiana water related legislation from 2011-2024 (which was also updated in 2025). The report not only highlights laws that were passed, but laws that failed as well as studies and plans completed over the years by various agencies and task forces. The report […]
2026 Indiana Water Summit Sneak Peak
Join businesses, public officials, state policymakers, and individual citizens this August at the annual Indiana Water Summit hosted by the White River Alliance and its partners. Registration is open until August 3 for the Summit which will be held on August 19 & 20, 2026 at the Biltwell Event Center in Indianapolis. This year’s event […]
What’s Your Water Footprint?
Conserving water is not just about our budgets – the life we share with the plants, animals, and people in our neighborhoods and beyond depend on water. Your individual or household water footprint includes both the water directly from the tap, as well as the water used in the making of things you use – […]
2025 Indianapolis Drinking Water Reports now available
For public water systems around the country, quality and safety is a key focus. Each year public water utilities must publish and submit a special water quality report to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) called the “Consumer Confidence Report” which contains information about specific substances found in the water delivered to customers. Drinking water […]
Marion County Wellfield Education Corporation Launches Public Water Protection Campaign on IndyGo Buses
The Marion County Wellfield Education Corporation (MCWEC) has launched its public education campaign on a new platform—two IndyGo buses—to encourage community involvement in protecting Indianapolis’ groundwater resources and drinking water supply. MCWEC has contracted Mundell & Associates environmental consulting firm to support program development, including the design and implementation of the IndyGo bus campaign and related outreach materials. Beginning June 1 and running through […]
