"P-Free" Pledge

Protect our water quality! Take the “P-Free” Pledge! The Upper White River Watershed Alliance is joining Veolia and several local partners to encourage property owners to use Phosphorous-Free fertilizers on their lawns. Most Indiana lawns have sufficient phosphorous and therefore any excessive phosphorous runs off into lakes and streams, feeding algae blooms that can impact water quality. (MORE)

Customers reminded to adhere to watering schedule

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indianapolis Department of Waterworks (DOW) is asking customers to be responsible when using water resources outdoors during this week’s expected 90+ degree temperatures. Water consumption has spiked dramatically as the mercury has climbed into the 90s. Yesterday, Indianapolis Water pumped 178 million gallons and anticipates the high demand will continue through the end of the week. By comparison, average daily water production is around 140 million gallons. (MORE)