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Marion County Wellfield Education Corporation |
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Marion County Wellfield Education Corporation |
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| Why should I care about a wellfield? | For many years we believed that our groundwater was protected from contamination by being underground. We now know that substances on the surface can seep down and contaminate our drinking water supply. | |
| Am I located in a wellfield? |  |
This sign is located on streets around the boundaries of the Wellfields to let us know that we entering these protected areas. Click here for the " Interactive Wellfield Locator Map." |
| How does this affect me in the drycleaning business? |
1) If you are careful to contain your contaminants, you will avoid polluting your site and avoid a potentially expensive clean-up down the road. 2) Voluntary action now will avoid the need for government regulations. 3) Being a good neighbor in your wellfield is good for your business – it will be appreciated by your customers. |
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| What are drycleaning contaminants? | In the drycleaning business, the solvent is the most obvious potential contaminant. But your spotting chemicals could also cause contamination if spilled on the ground or dumped down a drain. | |
| Is more required of my business if it’s in a wellfield? | NO. You’re not currently required by regulations to do any more than businesses outside the wellfield do, BUT like all businesses, those within the wellfield are encouraged to keep contaminants from being spilled or poured on the ground. (For building or improvement permits, the Indps. Dept. of Metropolitan Development can help you with special permit regulations.) | |
| What can I do at my cleaning plant to help protect groundwater? | There are
several easy things you can do to help prevent groundwater contamination:
· If you have underground solvent storage tanks, upgrade them to meet federal and state requirements.· If possible, install secondary containment around your drycleaning machine, hazardous waste storage, and spotting chemical storage and seal the floor.· Close and seal floor drains near chemical storage and usage areas. · Clean-up minor spills (up to 7 gallons) with absorbent materials and use your drycleaning machine (extract and dry cycles) to recover the solvent. Train all employees on spill prevention and containment· Do not dispose of any solvent-bearing waste in your dumpster. Use a hazardous waste hauler or use the Indianapolis Tox-Drop sites for small quantities. |
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| Where can I get more information? | Marion
County Wellfield Education Corporation (MCWEC) |
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