This article is part of a series for land developers in Indianapolis. See the article one about wellhead protection ordinances and article three about leased spaces. During any construction process, even small increases of foot or vehicle traffic can impact on-site soil and stormwater management. Soil that is disturbed can travel off-site or contribute to […]
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Indianapolis Wellhead Protection Ordinances: What Every Developer Needs to Know
This article is part of a series for land developers in Indianapolis. See the article two about erosion control and article three about leased spaces. When beginning to think about a land purchase, one of the initial questions that comes to the forefront are local regulations. Environmental regulations play a key role – not only […]
Upcoming Webinar in IDEM’s new P2 Toolkit Program
Last week, the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) released information about a new Pollution Prevention (P2) Toolkit Program for small-medium size businesses in Indiana. The goal of the program is to provide businesses and manufacturers resources and customized help to reduce or eliminate water, air, and other pollution at the source. Resources that will […]
Do I need to worry about marine debris in Indiana?
Yes! Aquatic trash from rivers, lakes, and streams can easily travel to the Great Lakes or the ocean and end up as marine debris.
2024 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 […]
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.
