Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 One of the requirements for many businesses located in Marion County wellfields is to have an Emergency Response and Spill Prevention Plan. The Marion County Public Health Department (MCPHD) provides a spill plan template which is available here. This fillable pdf template is a […]
News, Events, and Updates from MCWEC
Private Wells and the Health Department
The Marion County Public Health Department (MCPHD) regulates the construction of private wells and well pumps through the state and local ordinances.
New Waste Disposal Resources
MCWEC recently added a new web page featuring waste disposal information. Check it out for various options for safely disposing of waste materials.
Is It a Spill or Is It a Release?
Many people often use the terms “spill” and “release” interchangeably. However, there is a regulatory difference between the two terms that indicate whether you are required to report a release to the Indiana Department of Environmental Management.
Midwest Flooding Impact on Private Wells
After floods in the Midwest following the “bomb cyclone” winter storm, the National Groundwater Association (NGWA) showed that up to 1.1 million private wells could be impacted by contaminated water.
AWRA to Award Water Resource Scholarships
This year the American Water Resources Association (AWRA) will award $8,000 in scholarships for graduate and undergraduate students pursuing higher education in the field of water resources. The endowment used to fund the scholarships is named for Richard A. Herbert — a champion for water resources education. Applications and reference letters are due April 29, 2019. For […]
