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Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Indiana American Water releases 2024 Water Quality Reports
FARMERSBURG, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV)— Indiana American Water has released its most recent Water Quality Reports for a part of the Wabash Valley. Residents in western Indiana can now check their Water Quality Reports depending on their area. You can check based on the location breakdown below: Terre Haute– this section covers Terre Haute, Marion Heights, Lost Creek, Honey Creek, Otter Creek, Sugar Creek, Riley and Linton Townships. Farmersburg– this section covers Farmersburg and surrounding Curry Township, and a small portion of the southernmost part of Linton Township in Vigo County. Sullivan– this section covers the City of Sullivan, the Town of New Lebanon, and parts of the Surrounding Gill and Hamilton townships. Merom– covering the town of Merom Mecca– covering the town of Mecca The release from Indiana American Water states that customers across Indiana's water met or surpassed all state and federal water quality standards for all regulated substances. The reports above detail the quality of the water provided to their customers from data collection over 2024. The reports also contain results of tests conducted on certain unregulated compounds in areas where they were present. 'At Indiana American Water, our mission is to provide safe, clean, reliable, and affordable water to our customers,' said Christina Gosnell, Senior Manager of Water Quality and Environmental Compliance, Indiana American Water. 'Our annual reports inform customers about their water quality and include details about their water, such as the specific water source and information on the importance of protecting our drinking water sources.' You can access specific reports by visiting the water quality tab on their website and searching by zip code. Customers can also request a physical copy of the report by calling 1-800-492-8373. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Chicago Tribune
18-05-2025
- General
- Chicago Tribune
Grant will help students access Ivanhoe nature preserve
A somewhat hidden nature preserve on Gary's West side is set to become an educational beacon, thanks to grants and perseverance. Indiana American Water Monday afternoon awarded the Shirley Heinze Land Trust a $150,000 Water and Environmental grant to turn its Ivanhoe South Nature Preserve, 750 Colfax St., into a place where students and passersby alike can come and take in its wonder. The money gives the nonprofit the final boost it needed to trigger the $977,000 READI 1.0 grant it was awarded under former Governor Eric Holcomb. The trust, which started snagging some 250 unused lots in the area from tax sales after it started in 1981, ended up with 53 acres of pristine dune and swale habitat, Trust Executive Director Kris Krouse said during an announcement at the site. It will now use the $1,177,000 from the READI 1.0, Indiana American Water and a $50,000 Legacy Foundation grant to build a sidewalk to the site from West Side Leadership Academy as well as add a bathroom and improve a bridge over a creek on the property. 'We want to engage students with environmental initiatives,' he said. Gary Mayor Eddie Melton said he remembers being taken to Deep River to learn about the Monarch butterfly, so having a project at home will be an investment that will strengthen the city's connection to the environment. Indiana State Senator Mark Spencer, D-Gary, echoed Melton's sentiment. 'As a 33-year veteran educator at West Side, I'm excited for young people to have this wonderful, natural space,' he said. 'The Shirley Heinze Land Trust has been a quiet, powerful force whose work isn't just saving lands, but giving stories to neighborhood and industry. 'We're not breaking ground — we're planting hope.' Northwest Indiana Forum President and CEO Heather Ennis said the Ivanhoe project might not be the biggest in the scheme of the $50 million Northwest Indiana received, but it may have the most impact, while Legacy Foundation President and CEO Kelly Anoe added that when people invest in public space, it's not just about beauty, but equity and resilience as well. When Indiana American Water NWI District Manager Justin Mount got word that he had money to award, the first person he called was NWI Forum Environmental Affairs Director Kay Nelson for suggestions. She immediately told him Ivanhoe South would be the place because the land itself helps recharge aquifers in the area. 'A sidewalk sounds like such simple amenity, but it provides safe transport to 53 acres of dune and swale, and other rich ecological opportunities,' Nelson said. 'You hear the birds, the Spring peepers (frogs), and you see the mayflowers. When Justin made that call to me, and to find out (Ivanhoe) got that match was really an awesome thing.' The Indiana American Water award was the biggest award American Water gave out to the 12 states it covers, Mount added.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Indiana American Water Proudly Recognizes American Water Charitable Foundation 2025 Water and Environment Grantee: The Shirley Heinze Land Trust
$150,000 Grant Helps Launch Major Improvements to the Ivanhoe South Preserve in Gary, Indiana GARY, Ind., May 12, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Indiana American Water is proud to share that the American Water Charitable Foundation, a philanthropic non-profit organization established by American Water (NYSE: AWK), provided Shirley Heinze Land Trust with a $150,000 Water and Environmental grant. This funding will catalyze major improvements, positioning Ivanhoe South Preserve in Gary, Indiana, as a premier destination to learn about the disappearing dune and swale landscapes inland along Lake Michigan's south shore. "Shirley Heinze Land Trust is proud to partner with the American Water Charitable Foundation on our Ivanhoe South Community Development and Education Initiative in the City of Gary," said Kris Krouse, Executive Director, Shirley Heinze Land Trust. "This project will create walkability, safety, a gathering space, engagement programming, and a fund to ensure the improvements made are lasting at the Ivanhoe South Nature Preserve, a globally rare dune-and-swale habitat. We are grateful for this phenomenal support from the American Water Charitable Foundation to make Ivanhoe South a community asset to be proud of, improve overall community of life, and make this significant land and water resource relevant to the surrounding community." The Ivanhoe South Nature Preserve stands as a 53-acre sanctuary of rare dune-and-swale ecosystems, miraculously untouched by significant development. Nestled between Gary's bustling industrial zones and residential neighborhoods, this precious remnant offers a glimpse into the unique environmental heritage of the region. "We are deeply honored by the generous investment from the American Water Charitable Foundation to the Shirley Heinze Land Trust. As a proud member of this community, I am filled with pride knowing that this support will enable future generations to cultivate a profound understanding and appreciation of our vital natural resources. This is especially significant for Gary, given our rich heritage and unique location along the shores of Lake Michigan," said Justin Mount, Northwest Indiana District Manager, Indiana American Water. The grant, combined with READI 1.0 funding from the Indiana Economic Development Corporation, will be used to enhance walkability, safety, and create a gathering space at the Ivanhoe South Nature Preserve. Additionally, it will support engagement programming and improve connectivity to the nearby West Side Leadership Academy, allowing students to walk to the preserve and learn about the region's ecology. A celebratory kickoff took place at Ivanhoe South today and included City of Gary Mayor, Eddie Melton, Gary Common Council member Dwayne Haliburton (2nd Dist.), Gary Common Council member Lori Latham (1st Dist.), leaders from Indiana American Water, the Shirley Heinze Land Trust, and other invited guests. The Water and Environment grant is part of the American Water Charitable Foundation's Keep Communities Flowing Grant Program, focusing on three pillars of giving: Water, People and Communities. "The American Water Charitable Foundation is delighted to partner with eligible nonprofit organizations providing meaningful impact across Indiana," said Carrie Williams, President, American Water Charitable Foundation. "Funding for Water and Environment grants supports projects focused on clean water, conservation, environmental education, climate variability, and water-based recreation." Learn more on how this grant will help improve the Ivanhoe South Nature Preserve by visiting our YouTube channel. View Indiana American Water's community impact, here. About American Water American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people with regulated operations in 14 states and on 18 military installations. American Water's 6,700 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company's national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders. For more information, visit and join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram. About American Water Charitable Foundation The American Water Charitable Foundation, a philanthropic non-profit organization established by American Water, focuses on three pillars of giving: Water, People, and Communities. Since 2012, the Foundation has invested more than $20 million in funding through grants and matching gifts to support eligible organizations in communities served by American Water. The Foundation is funded by American Water shareholders and has no impact on customer rates. For more information, visit About Indiana American Water Indiana American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, is the largest regulated water utility in the state, providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable water and wastewater services to approximately 1.5 million people. For more information, visit and join Indiana American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram. About Shirley Heinze Land Trust Since 1981, Shirley Heinze Land Trust has been dedicated to the preservation and restoration of significant natural areas throughout northwestern Indiana. Today, approximately 3,600 acres across Lake, Porter, La Porte, St. Joseph, Marshall, and Starke counties are permanently protected, and most of these nature preserves are open to the public to explore and enjoy. For more information on the work and nature preserves of Shirley Heinze Land Trust, visit View source version on Contacts Media Contacts: Joel ReuterExternal Affairs ManagerIndiana American WaterOffice: (317) 885-2434Email: Bridget HarrisonDeputy DirectorShirley Heinze Land TrustOffice: (219) 242-8558Email: bharrison@
Business Wire
12-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Indiana American Water Proudly Recognizes American Water Charitable Foundation 2025 Water and Environment Grantee: The Shirley Heinze Land Trust
GARY, Ind.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Indiana American Water is proud to share that the American Water Charitable Foundation, a philanthropic non-profit organization established by American Water (NYSE: AWK), provided Shirley Heinze Land Trust with a $150,000 Water and Environmental grant. This funding will catalyze major improvements, positioning Ivanhoe South Preserve in Gary, Indiana, as a premier destination to learn about the disappearing dune and swale landscapes inland along Lake Michigan's south shore. This funding will catalyze major improvements, positioning Ivanhoe South Preserve in Gary, Indiana, as a premier destination to learn about the disappearing dune and swale landscapes inland along Lake Michigan's south shore. Share 'Shirley Heinze Land Trust is proud to partner with the American Water Charitable Foundation on our Ivanhoe South Community Development and Education Initiative in the City of Gary,' said Kris Krouse, Executive Director, Shirley Heinze Land Trust. 'This project will create walkability, safety, a gathering space, engagement programming, and a fund to ensure the improvements made are lasting at the Ivanhoe South Nature Preserve, a globally rare dune-and-swale habitat. We are grateful for this phenomenal support from the American Water Charitable Foundation to make Ivanhoe South a community asset to be proud of, improve overall community of life, and make this significant land and water resource relevant to the surrounding community.' The Ivanhoe South Nature Preserve stands as a 53-acre sanctuary of rare dune-and-swale ecosystems, miraculously untouched by significant development. Nestled between Gary's bustling industrial zones and residential neighborhoods, this precious remnant offers a glimpse into the unique environmental heritage of the region. "We are deeply honored by the generous investment from the American Water Charitable Foundation to the Shirley Heinze Land Trust. As a proud member of this community, I am filled with pride knowing that this support will enable future generations to cultivate a profound understanding and appreciation of our vital natural resources. This is especially significant for Gary, given our rich heritage and unique location along the shores of Lake Michigan," said Justin Mount, Northwest Indiana District Manager, Indiana American Water. The grant, combined with READI 1.0 funding from the Indiana Economic Development Corporation, will be used to enhance walkability, safety, and create a gathering space at the Ivanhoe South Nature Preserve. Additionally, it will support engagement programming and improve connectivity to the nearby West Side Leadership Academy, allowing students to walk to the preserve and learn about the region's ecology. A celebratory kickoff took place at Ivanhoe South today and included City of Gary Mayor, Eddie Melton, Gary Common Council member Dwayne Haliburton (2 nd Dist.), Gary Common Council member Lori Latham (1 st Dist.), leaders from Indiana American Water, the Shirley Heinze Land Trust, and other invited guests. The Water and Environment grant is part of the American Water Charitable Foundation's Keep Communities Flowing Grant Program, focusing on three pillars of giving: Water, People and Communities. 'The American Water Charitable Foundation is delighted to partner with eligible nonprofit organizations providing meaningful impact across Indiana,' said Carrie Williams, President, American Water Charitable Foundation. 'Funding for Water and Environment grants supports projects focused on clean water, conservation, environmental education, climate variability, and water-based recreation.' Learn more on how this grant will help improve the Ivanhoe South Nature Preserve by visiting our YouTube channel. View Indiana American Water's community impact, here. About American Water American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people with regulated operations in 14 states and on 18 military installations. American Water's 6,700 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company's national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders. For more information, visit and join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram. About American Water Charitable Foundation The American Water Charitable Foundation, a philanthropic non-profit organization established by American Water, focuses on three pillars of giving: Water, People, and Communities. Since 2012, the Foundation has invested more than $20 million in funding through grants and matching gifts to support eligible organizations in communities served by American Water. The Foundation is funded by American Water shareholders and has no impact on customer rates. For more information, visit About Indiana American Water Indiana American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, is the largest regulated water utility in the state, providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable water and wastewater services to approximately 1.5 million people. For more information, visit and join Indiana American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram. About Shirley Heinze Land Trust Since 1981, Shirley Heinze Land Trust has been dedicated to the preservation and restoration of significant natural areas throughout northwestern Indiana. Today, approximately 3,600 acres across Lake, Porter, La Porte, St. Joseph, Marshall, and Starke counties are permanently protected, and most of these nature preserves are open to the public to explore and enjoy. For more information on the work and nature preserves of Shirley Heinze Land Trust, visit
Yahoo
04-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
In Gary, Thousands of Lead Pipes Still Lurk Beneath Homes
The report card for America's infrastructure is out – and it's not looking nation received a C- for drinking water, a 'mediocre' ranking that reflects widespread deterioration and requires attention. 'Some elements exhibit significant deficiencies in conditions and functionality, increasing vulnerability to risk,' the report stated. The American Society of Civil Engineers, which represents more than 160,000 engineers across government, academia, and the private sector, warned that the country's water systems are deteriorating and increasingly at risk of failure. With aging pipes and chronic underinvestment, the nation now has an estimated 9 million lead service lines still in use across the concern hits especially hard in Gary, where aging infrastructure and a legacy of disinvestment have left thousands of lead pipes buried beneath streets, homes, and public buildings, connecting residents to potentially contaminated Indiana American Water has replaced more than 12,000 lead lines in Northwest Indiana and 33,000 statewide, only about a quarter of the 4,000 funded for replacement in Gary have been completed, according to a company spokesperson. For Kwabena Rasuli, a Gary resident and mechanical engineer, maintaining infrastructure isn't just about public works–it's about respect. Respect for the neighborhoods where the work is done, and for the people doing it. 'I don't think we're being respected,' said Rasuli, a member of the National Society of Black Engineers. 'Because when they leave, they don't leave the areas in at least the same condition or better condition than when they started.'He points to a service line replacement site east of downtown Gary, where crews have been working for nearly a month. Exposed pipes jut from the pavement, and the torn-up asphalt remains unpaved'They wouldn't do that anywhere else, and anywhere else wouldn't allow them to do it. So we shouldn't allow them to do it.' he said. These frustrations are exactly what Indiana State Sen. Andrea Hunley, D-Indianapolis, had in mind when she helped push forward Senate Bill 5, a law designed to accelerate the replacement of lead service lines across the state, particularly in communities like a former school principal in Indianapolis, said her experience in education made the health risks of lead exposure impossible to ignore.'Working as a school principal, we do lead testing of the water every single year in schools in Indiana, and so I've been very aware of how important it is for us to know early on if, if young children have high levels of lead content in their blood because it can have a significant impact on their learning,' she Bill 5, which passed last year with bipartisan support, instructs utility companies, like Indiana American Water, to replace identified service lines within 45 days at no direct cost to homeowners and more efficiency to companies. Gary, which has a large aging housing stock, is vulnerable to overexposure to lead and its effects.'I mean, this is not new in any way. It's structural and it's deep, but now that we know better, we do better,' Hunley said. The health risks of lead exposure are serious and long-lasting. Sources of lead exposure can include residential paint that was manufactured before 1978, water from lead pipes, and soil near busy roads, according to the 2023 Childhood Lead Survey Report by the Indiana Department of Health. In Indiana, 1.65% of Black children tested positive for elevated blood lead levels compared with 2.34% of white children in 2023, according to the report. Barry Suits, president of Indiana American Water, recently responded in a statement to the ASCE report card, saying that the report highlights 'an urgent need' for more investment in the state. 'The Report Card highlights the urgent need for significant investment in water and wastewater infrastructure, not just across the nation, but also here in the Hoosier State,' Suits said. 'Our state continues to face challenges when it comes to investing in critical infrastructure, particularly in these sectors.' Last year, Indiana American Water announced it had received $19 million in Drinking Water State Revolving Funds to help fund the replacement or retirement of approximately 4,000 lead service lines in Gary. State Revolving Fund Loan Programs provide low-interest loans to communities for projects that improve wastewater and drinking water infrastructure to protect public health and the environment, the IAW statement said. To help track progress, Indian American Water provides an interactive map that allows residents to check and self-report their lead service lines. Hunley said cities like Gary are often last in line for infrastructure improvements, a pattern shaped by redlining, economic neglect, and limited political representation. 'It's political because it's about representation,' she said. 'Does someone from your community, in your neighborhood, have a seat at the table? Are they an elected official? So if you don't have representation or a voice at the table, then that's one way that the community gets deprioritized.' 'There's no excuse anymore for us to have areas that are deprioritized.' The post In Gary, Thousands of Lead Pipes Still Lurk Beneath Homes appeared first on Capital B Gary.
