EPA moves to limit scope of clean water law to reduce amount of wetlands it covers
Environmentalists slammed the proposal as a giveaway to industry by President Donald Trump.
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Indiana Finance Authority expands water study that includes LEAP data
The state agency took over the study in November after skepticism mounted over a proposal to pump millions of gallons of water daily from Tippecanoe County to a massive high-tech park planned in Boone County.
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Bills to regulate large water withdrawals in Indiana face uncertain fate
The legislation comes in response to a state proposal to withdraw as much as 100 million gallons of water per day from aquifers connected to the Wabash River for the LEAP Research & Innovation District in Boone County.
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Proposed pipeline stirs questions about who controls Indiana’s water
Consideration of a pipeline to pump massive amounts of water from Lafayette to the LEAP Innovation and Research District in Lebanon is revealing major gaps in Indiana’s water-rights laws, some stakeholders say.
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Testing shows ‘abundant water’ supply to support LEAP District, state says
Initial findings show that an aquifer connected to the Wabash River contains enough water to support a high-tech manufacturing district in Boone County without depriving the Greater Lafayette region of an adequate water supply, according to the Indiana Economic Development Corp.
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American Water Works, Essential Utilities to merge
The all-stock deal announced Monday is expected to create a public water utility worth about $40 billion. Both companies have significant Indiana operations.
Anderson awarded $45M for water infrastructure improvements
The state funding package will help pay for a slew of water infrastructure improvements, including a new water plant, new water wells and the replacement of all lead pipes.
Indiana energy secretary highlights ‘regional approaches,’ conservation priorities at water summit
Indiana Secretary of Energy and Natural Resources Suzanne Jaworowski told attendees at the annual Indiana Water Summit on Thursday that a pending statewide water plan must be “transparent, data-driven and developed collaboratively.”
Data center projects facing local pushback
Four data center proposals in the Indianapolis area are facing a dynamic that’s emerging here and elsewhere: The operators working to build data centers here vs. the neighbors trying to stop them.
EPA plans to weaken rule curbing forever chemicals in drinking water
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin said the changes will “protect Americans from PFOA and PFOS in their drinking water” while providing “common-sense flexibility in the form of additional time for compliance.”
Braun signs orders calling for state water management plan, Rare Earth Recovery Council
Gov. Mike Braun’s new executive orders require the state to develop a statewide water inventory and management plan, and establish a body that will spearhead efforts to reclaim rare earth elements from legacy coal byproducts.
GOP-backed bill to increase oversight of Indiana water projects gets early support in committee
The measure would require a utility or large private-sector project leader to obtain an approval permit before carrying out a project where significant amounts of water are moved from one water basin in the state to another.
Two Senate bills propose new oversight of water withdrawals following LEAP pipeline concerns
One of the bills—which made the Senate Republican agenda—would require permits for projects that move significant amounts of water from one area of the state to another.
New Wabash watershed study finds supply should meet demand with proper management
The findings are consistent with a statewide water study released in August that concluded Indiana has a “plentiful” but unevenly distributed water supply.
Zionsville Town Council considers residential wastewater rate hike
Zionsville residents would see their monthly sewer rate increase for the first time in 14 years if a proposed ordinance is passed.
State receives $196M loan from EPA for water projects
Funding will go toward updating aging water systems and replacing lead pipes, building and expanding water systems in growing areas and improving cybersecurity systems.
How the AquaFence protected Tampa’s hospital during Helene
As surging water from Hurricane Helene inundated the Tampa Bay area Thursday, Tampa General Hospital stayed dry, thanks to a temporary floodwall that protected the hospital.
Fluoride in drinking water poses enough risk to merit new EPA action, judge says
Last month, a federal agency determined “with moderate confidence” that there is a link between higher levels of fluoride exposure and lower IQ in kids.
Proposed Citizens LEAP pipeline approved for $325M in state loans
The Indiana Finance Authority approved the loans to support the proposed extension of the Citizens Energy system to provide 25 million gallons of water per day to the LEAP Lebanon Innovation District and surrounding Boone County developments.
Water management emerges as high-stakes statewide issue
State officials, business leaders and other stakeholders say failing to act soon could threaten Indiana’s growth and economic development.
State approves $50M in bond financing support for new LEAP pipeline proposal
The Citizens Energy and Lebanon Utilities project would supply the Eli Lilly and Co. manufacturing complex expansion, additional park tenants and new development in the city.
Tippecanoe County extends pipeline moratorium as IEDC eyes other options for LEAP district
Tippecanoe County Commissioners first enacted a stoppage to high-volume water withdrawals in November in response to an IEDC proposal to take 100 million gallons a day from Wabash River aquifers and carry it 35 miles away to the LEAP district.
IEDC seeks $50M in state support for new LEAP pipeline bond financing
The Citizens Energy-Lebanon Utilities project is one of several water and wastewater improvement efforts around the state that could be funded through $500 million in bonds approved by the Indiana Finance Authority.
Indiana Chamber study: State has enough water, but needs plan for future
A new water study released Monday by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce says the state has a “plentiful” but unevenly distributed water supply that will require a coordinated effort to manage in the future.