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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. As Central Indiana grows the only source of additional water will be the groundwater resources. | |
| 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 Commercial Printing business? |
1) If you are careful to contain your contaminants, you will avoid polluting your site, or environs 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 potential contaminants? | Photo processing and plate making materials, fountain solutions, cleaning solvents and solutions, and lubricating oils may contain hazardous materials. Some inks may contain flammable and toxic solvents and/or heavy toxic metals. The printing industry has made substantial progress toward the use of less hazardous materials. Using less hazardous or non-hazardous materials will reduce the risk of groundwater contamination and decrease hazardous waste disposal costs. | |
| 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 Indianapolis. Dept. of Metropolitan Development can help you with special permit regulations.) | |
| What can I do at my place of business to help protect groundwater? |
There are several easy things you can do to help prevent groundwater contamination: · Inspect all materials delivered to ensure damaged or unacceptable materials are not in your inventory-if you can not use the materials return to your supplier and these avoid disposable costs. · Properly store materials to ensure recommended shelf life and remember to keep inventories on a “first in, first-out” rotation. · Purchase raw materials in quantities to match your production needs. · Look for recycling opportunities for paper waste, empty ink containers, spoiled film or paper, or expired materials. The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) funds the Indiana Materials Exchange that facilitates recycling and reuse of industrial/commercial wastes. This publication lists available and wanted materials—and it is free! Contact IDEM at 800 968-8764 for more information. · Talk to your suppliers about substituting non-hazardous chemicals and films to reduce the amount of hazardous waste generated. · Train all employees on spill prevention and containment. |
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| Where can I get more information? |
Marion County Wellfield Education
Corporation (MCWEC) |
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