Protecting Drinking Water in Marion County, IN
2024 Annual Report of the Marion County Wellfield Education Corporation
Our Drinking Water
Behind the scenes in Marion County, dedicated water professionals work around the clock to deliver clean water to our community.
The Marion County Wellfield Education Corporation (MCWEC) works with water utilities, businesses and individuals to protect groundwater, a major source of drinking water in the county.
MCWEC helps protect groundwater
The following are some examples of what the Marion County Wellfield Education Corporation completed in 2024 to supplement existing regulatory drinking water protection activities.
Take Action
Everyone can participate. Individuals can take simple steps at home to keep chemicals out of the groundwater.
Businesses located in one of the Wellfield Protection Areas are required by law to maintain compliance with local codes . MCWEC provides businesses FREE, CONFIDENTIAL assessments.
Get started today!
Check if you are in a wellfield
Use our locator or call us at the numbers below to get started Call (317) 630-9060 Para español, llame al 317-630-9060.
Complete FREE, CONFIDENTIAL site visit
A trained environmental professional will visit and assess your business operations related to potential groundwater contaminants.
Receive FREE equipment
Some businesses may also be eligible for FREE secondary containment equipment, spill kits to prevent / clean up hazardous spills, or outdoor drinking water protection signs.
Implement recommendations and train employees
Receive a report with suggestions related to related to chemical/waste handling, storage and disposal; educational signage; spill kits; emergency response spill prevention plans and more. Now you can be confident you are protecting our drinking water!
We applaud YOU!
To all business owners, individuals, community organizations, legislators, professionals, and countless others who have dedicated time and resources to protecting Marion County's drinking water resources - we extend our gratitude for the clean water we drink and use day in and day out. THANK YOU!
About the Authors
The Marion County Wellfield Education Corporation
The Marion County Wellfield Education Corporation (MCWEC) is a 501(3)c non-profit corporation established in 1996 by the Marion County Wellfield Protection Zoning Ordinance to support the protection of groundwater and drinking water supplies in Marion County, Indiana. MCWEC has no regulatory authority and is only interested in the education of best management practices for groundwater protection.
Chris Barnett
Board President / Treasurer Marion County Wellfield Education Corporation
Tom Crouch
Vice President Marion County Wellfield Education Corporation
Rachel Walker
Secretary Marion County Wellfield Education Corporation
John Havard
Board Member Citizens Energy Group
Dan Settle
Board Member Lawrence Utilities
Ronnie Smith
Board Member Speedway Water Works
Joe Merrick
Board Member Attorney, Indiana Court of Appeals
Shannon Norman
Board Member Department of Metropolitan Development, City of Indianapolis
Jeff Larmore
Board Member Marion County Public Health Department
John Mundell
MCWEC Consultant Mundell & Associates, Inc.
Julie Reyes
MCWEC Consultant Mundell & Associates, Inc.
The Marion County Wellfield Education Corporation board members and Mundell & Associates , a local environmental consulting firm under contract with MCWEC, contributed to this yearly report.
Learn more about MCWEC programs and activities at www.MCWEC.org or contact us by email at info@mcwec.org.
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