American Water lays out a plan for replacing lead pipes in its Indiana systems
By Tom Neltner / Published: February 24, 2018 Tom Neltner, J.D., is Chemicals Policy Director The Indiana subsidiary of American Water Company filed a plan in January 2018 with the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) to fully replace lead…
A Storm’s Impact on Community Water Quality
Hoosiers are no strangers to harsh storms. While we mostly consider the visible damage strong winds and heavy rain can do to our homes and neighborhoods, many don’t think about…
Hoosier Organizations Involved in Protecting our Water Resources
Hoosier Organizations Involved in Protecting our Water Resources Indiana is home to plentiful waterways – lakes, streams, rivers, and reservoirs. These waterways serve many purposes – aquatic habitat, recreation, and…
Septic System 101
Homes that are not connected to municipal sewer lines are typically equipped with septic systems. Septic systems are on-site waste disposal systems, which receive wastewater from a home’s plumbing system….
Water Use in Athletics
Hoosiers love their sports teams, and we have some really great ones – the Pacers, the Colts, Indy Eleven, and more! Water use is important in athletics, not only to…
Water-Smart Yard Maintenance
Common lawn care products can be major contaminators of drinking water sources. Fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, and insecticides enter water sources on the Earth’s surface and below ground through runoff when…