Articles tagged as: wastewater
March 16, 2022
Speedway Town Council approves increase in water and wastewater rates
The Speedway Town Council has approved an increase to water and wastewater rates to fund capital improvements to its aging water and wastewater infrastructure.
Read MoreMarch 4, 2022
Indianapolis plant known for odor issues could lose wastewater permit
Residents near a waste oil recycling company in Indianapolis have long complained of odor and other air pollution issues. Metalworking Lubricants Co. has had repeated water violations too.
Read MoreSeptember 13, 2021
EPA To Address Slaughterhouse Waste Causing Algae Blooms, Breeding Bacteria
The Environmental Protection Agency plans to update the water pollution standards for slaughterhouses -- something that hasn't been done in more than 15 years.
Read MoreJuly 6, 2021
Fort Wayne Sewage Tunnel Project Completes Latest Phase
The largest construction project in Fort Wayne's history recently struck a new milestone with the conclusion of boring for a new sewer tunnel.
Read MoreJune 3, 2021
Great Lakes Advocates Tout Biden's Proposed Water, Wastewater Infrastructure Budget
Over the next two decades, Indiana will need more than $13 billion to repair or replace aging water and wastewater infrastructure, according to the Healing Our Waters-Great Lakes Coalition.
Read MoreMarch 29, 2021
Indianapolis Kicks Off Construction Season
Indianapolis city leaders announced $167 million in infrastructure improvements to mark the start of the 2021 construction season.
Read MoreJanuary 27, 2021
Bill Aims To Help Some Communities With Failing Septic Systems, But More Need Support
According to the Indiana Department of Health, every year more than 20,000 septic systems need to be repaired or replaced.
Read MoreJuly 30, 2020
Coronavirus Wastewater Testing 'An Extremely Valuable Tool' In Predicting Outbreak
New research married with techniques of the past is providing valuable data to a growing number of cities -- including one right here in Indiana.
Read MoreAugust 27, 2019
Oil Is Being Illegally Dumped Into Speedway's Wastewater, It's Asking The Public For Help
Its costing the town $2,000 to $3,000 a week to keep the oil from reaching a nearby creek.
Read MoreApril 15, 2019
Dig Indy Project Nears Halfway Point
Citizens Energy Group's Dig Indy has been called the most significant environmental endeavor ever undertaken in Indianapolis.
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