The
Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) is conducting its 2016
Ground Water Assessment Survey and is looking for Hoosiers whose property
contains a private drinking water well that they would like to have tested
free of charge.
Using the data
collected from those who invite IDEM to test their wells, the agency will be
able to “build a story” about ground water quality in the state. The goal of
this project is to be able to evaluate ground water quality in different
regions based on factors such as geology, depth to water, depth of the well,
and land use.
By scientifically
evaluating baseline ground water quality conditions in the state, IDEM will
be better able to protect the ground water resource, determine how ground
water may affect the quality of surface water, and evaluate changes in
ground water over time.
The more residents
who participate, the more information will be available on water quality in
Indiana. By having their well sampled, residents will learn exactly what is
in their water. If a concern is found, IDEM will provide the resident with
information on how they can reduce their exposure to potential harmful
chemicals.