On most Saturdays throughout the year, the Indianapolis Department of Public Works (DPW) hosts free ToxDrop events where residents of Marion County can bring electronics and household hazardous wastes to various locations throughout the city. As the holidays draw to a close, now is the time to round up your old gadgets, broken string lights, […]
News, Events, and Updates from MCWEC
EPA issues guidance outlining how states can monitor for PFAS discharges and take steps to reduce where detected
Leveraging the NPDES permit program will be instrumental in implementing the EPA’s PFAS Strategic Roadmap.
Groundwater safety tips for refueling during the holidays
With car travel increasing during the holidays, drivers should keep groundwater safety in mind when refueling at the pump.
Got a pile of old tires? Think marketable resource.
New opportunities is hardly an image that comes to mind when driving by a sky-high pile of old tires. In fact, old tires or “waste tires” as they are commonly known pose a number of environmental hazards such as catching fire, becoming a breading ground for mosquitos, and even leaving behind hazardous oil residue that pollutes surface and groundwater.
Protect Your Well This Winter
Winter is coming. Before it gets too cold it is good to think about protecting your well in the upcoming winter months. Here are 3 suggestions to keep your well safe this season. Protect Your Pump Many wells are buried deep in the ground and protected from the cold temperatures. But if your pump is […]
Groundwater Week Conference kicks off Dec 6
The premiere event for groundwater professionals kicks off in a few short weeks on December 6, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Thousands of professionals from all sectors of the groundwater industry will come together to discover solutions to current and future challenges at the National Groundwater Association’s Groundwater Week.
