Articles tagged as: water
February 2, 2024
The LEAP pipeline project has been paused. How much has been spent on the project so far?
How much money has been spent on the LEAP pipeline project and who was involved in starting this plan in Indiana? A member of the audience from Lafayette wanted to know.
Read MoreDecember 28, 2023
Water protections in Indiana may be 2024’s big fight. Here’s why
Protecting water rights has not been a hot-button issue in Indiana — until now.
Read MoreDecember 11, 2023
LEAP water plan costs could fall to customers, utility watchdog cautions
The report comes amid growing skepticism of the state’s plan to supply water to a planned economic development project.
Read MoreDecember 4, 2023
Tippecanoe County Commissioners hope for legislative action as they pass water withdrawal ban
An ordinance blocking large water withdrawals from Tippecanoe County unanimously passed at the county commissioner's meeting Monday.
Read MoreNovember 21, 2023
West Lafayette lawmakers “optimistic” about water legislation ahead of upcoming session
West Lafayette lawmakers said they are optimistic about the possibility of passing water legislation during the state’s upcoming legislative session.
Read MoreOctober 5, 2022
Applications open for Hoosiers in need of help with utility bills
Hoosiers struggling to pay their water and energy bills can now apply for help from the state.
Read MoreSeptember 12, 2022
Black, Brown communities in Indiana may not get priority in funding lead pipe replacements
How Indiana defines a disadvantaged community could exclude some Black and Brown neighborhoods disproportionately harmed by lead.
Read MoreJune 3, 2022
EPA investigates pollution at old oil refinery in East Chicago next to USS Lead
The site of the old Cities Service Refinery now houses a CITGO oil storage facility and vacant property owned by Oxy USA. The EPA found groundwater in the center of the site had high levels of fuel chemicals like benzene, which can cause blood cancers.
Read MoreMay 26, 2022
EPA to take public comments on cleanup plan for Franklin
Among other things, the EPA wants to treat groundwater south of the Amphenol site using a barrier to break down harmful chemicals as they flow through.
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