With summer in full swing, now is a good time to prepare and consider how drought conditions can have an effect on groundwater supplies and your private water well.
News, Events, and Updates from MCWEC
Water Resource Education at Earth Day 2021
Families from all over central Indiana gathered at this year’s Earth Day festival on June 5 for a sunny day of activities focused on environmental topics such as recycling, conservation of natural resources and sustainable living. Rachel Walker of Mundell & Associates represented the Marion County Wellfield Education Corporation with a booth full of fun […]
Groundwater and Public Health: The Fundamentals (Webinar)
On June 24th at 10am EST, the Groundwater Foundation will present a FREE webinar to discuss the basis of groundwater and how attending to water wells is key to clean drinking water supplies.
Earth Day Festival 2021
Come see our booth at Earth Day this Saturday, June 5th 2021! We will be showcasing the Awesome Aquifer to show how groundwater can be affected by containments! The Earth Day Indiana Festival happening from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 5, which is also World Environmental Day. at Garfield Park in Indianapolis is […]
3 Reasons Not to Put Chemicals Down the Drain
If you’ve finished your spring cleaning, you might be tempted to wash out and pour the last of your household chemicals down the drain. Before you do – stop and think about these three points! Reasons why you should not dispose of chemicals down drains What should you do instead? Chemical waste should be disposed […]
Emerging Contaminants: Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Products (PPCPs)
What are pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs)? The Groundwater Foundation says pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs) are a diverse group of chemicals including: Are PPCPs an Emerging Contaminant? The U.S. Geological Survey conducted a breakthrough study in 1999 of surface and groundwater samples from around the U.S. to check for the presence of […]
