Articles tagged as: water
October 18, 2018
Groups Discuss Future Of Michindoh Aquifer
The Michindoh Aquifer is a prominent source of water for the corners of the three states -- Michigan, Indiana and Ohio.
Read MoreOctober 11, 2018
Water Task Force Hears About Funding Options, Water Affordability
Experts estimate improvements to the state's water infrastructure will cost billions of dollars - and most of that would come from Indiana residents.
Read MoreOctober 4, 2018
Public Opposition Delays Ohio River Watchdog's Decision To Give Up Regulatory Power
Since ORSANCO announced it would consider removing its pollution control standards, the commission received more than 5,000 comments in opposition. As a result, committee members say they need more time to review the decision
Read MoreOctober 1, 2018
Young Backs Bill To Make HUD Inspect Lead Pipes
Young says HUD already oversees lead paint remediation in homes paid for with federal assistance.
Read MoreSeptember 25, 2018
East Chicago Stops Doing Dangerous Partial Lead Pipe Replacements
The EPA says partial replacement doesn't reduce lead contamination and can sometimes make it worse.
Read MoreSeptember 21, 2018
Panel Wants More Use Of Natural Water-Protection
An organization that represents states in the Great Lakes region says governments should push harder to protect water quality through use of "green infrastructure."
Read MoreSeptember 17, 2018
Farmer Diligence May Be Preventing Algal Blooms In Indiana
Algae doesn't seem to be contaminating Indiana's drinking water as much as it is in other states. Some of the state's success could also be attributed to farmers who keep fertilizers and other nutrients from feeding algal blooms.
Read MoreSeptember 12, 2018
Taxpayers Likely To Pay Billion-Dollar Water Infrastructure Costs
The state Water Infrastructure Task Force is looking into things like how growing populations and businesses will share water as well as replacing aging water lines and septic systems.
Read MoreSeptember 10, 2018
Pipeline Dumps 8,000 Gallons Of Jet Fuel Into Indiana River
The fuel spilled into the St. Marys River in Decatur, a community of about 9,500 people roughly 100 miles northeast of Indianapolis.
Read MoreSeptember 10, 2018
Cities In Indiana, Illinois Sign Drinking Water Agreement
Hammond, Indiana, and Chicago Heights, Illinois, officials signed a deal under which Hammond will supply more drinking water to the Illinois city for resale.
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