The purpose of the Marion County Wellfield Education Corporation is to prevent contamination of Marion County’s groundwater. Why do we care about groundwater contamination, though? Groundwater contamination occurs when man-made products such as gasoline, oil, road salts and chemicals get into the groundwater and cause it to become unsafe and unfit for human use. You may […]
News, Events, and Updates from MCWEC
Save Your Spot for Groundwater Summit 2021
The 2021 NGWA Groundwater Summit will take place virtually Dec 7-8. Early bird discounts available through Nov 5.
The Impact of Construction Sites on Groundwater
Environmental hazards at construction sites abound: construction waste, fossil fuel guzzling equipment, and sediment from unprotected or disturbed soils. As winter approaches what steps can be taken to prevent erosion at construction sites?
Why is Stormwater Runoff a Problem?
Polluted stormwater runoff is one of the greatest threats to clean water in the United States. How does runoff get polluted and what can we do to prevent it?
Indiana Wetlands Forum
This FREE forum on Oct 5 will focus on wetlands, current state and federal developments and the importance of their protection.
PFAS Research & Policy Forum
This Thursday, September 23, the Indiana Water Summit is hosting a post event forum on PFAS Research and Policy. If you’ve been wondering why so many people are talking about PFAS (Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) and what exactly these ‘forever’ chemicals are, this virtual forum will help you understand everything you need to know about […]