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 […]
News, Events, and Updates from MCWEC
Earth Day Indiana Festival 2025: Wellfield Protection Areas
On Saturday, May 31, join MCWEC for a demonstration of a live drinking water contamination model and chat about the importance of pollution prevention in our city’s Wellfield Protection Areas.
Keeping fats, oils, and grease (FOGs) out of our water
As we approach Memorial Day weekend and the begin of grilling season, it’s a good time to review proper disposal of fats, oils, and grease (FOG) whether you own a small business, a restaurant, or simply like to cook at home! Fats, oils, and grease can quickly become a major problem in sewer infrastructure if […]
Drinking Water Week: A timeline of water treatment and distribution
Each year in May, communities around the country celebrate Drinking Water Week to highlight the importance of safe drinking water and recognize the tireless efforts of water professionals who keep it flowing around the clock in our communities. To celebrate this year, let’s look back to find out drinking water treatment and filtration came to […]
We All Live Downstream – a clean water podcast
As you’re commuting this Earth Month or tuning into a podcast, check out We All Live Downstream, a podcast of the long established action group, Clean Water Action. The podcast, which includes 3 seasons and over 20 episodes, covers topics related to water and environmental justice such as interviews with leading environmental activists and discussion […]
A Positive Water Impact on Earth Day: Organize a Great Indy Cleanup
It may be hard to imagine litter in your neighborhood ending up in a waterway if you are far from a water source. But dropped or unsecured pieces of trash can easily travel if not contained. Rain and wind carry trash into storm drains, streams, canals, and rivers. Trash in our stormwater system not only […]
