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Do you have news that would affect the ground water industry? Share it with your colleagues by contacting the IGWA Hotline at 888.443.7330 or emailing ingroundwater@msn.com and we will post it on this page for all interested parties.

Ball State University is going "Geothermal"
IGWA has three members working on this special project: Dilden Brothers, Inc., Moss Well Drilling and Ortman Well Drilling.
To View the project via webcam:

Indianapolis, IN – Recently reported fraudulent events in the news have prompted this release.The Indiana Ground Water Association wishes to inform water well owners throughout the state of key information you should request of your water systems contractor.If you are having a new well installed, your contractor should have the following:

·Indiana Drilling License issued by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources Division of Water.You can visit their website for all licensed contractors throughout the state at www.in.gov/dnr/water and click on Ground Water/Wells or call them at (317) 232-4160 or

Additional information you may ask – How long have they been in business?Do they provide a written estimate/contract?If so, is their company name included on the letterhead/invoice?What type of deposit is required?What are their professional affiliations?Are they a member of the Indiana Ground Water Association, National Ground Water Association, American Water Works Association or the American Ground Water Trust?Are they an NGWA certified well driller and/or pump installer?

· Did you know there is a “Foundation for Affordable Drinking Water” low interest loans available for low to moderate income households?Ask your contractor or contact the IGWA to find out more.

The Indiana Ground Water Association (IGWA) is the leading trade association representing Indiana’s $50+ million ground water industry.Founded in the 1930s, its 150 members include drilling contractors, manufacturers, suppliers and other private sector companies in Indiana’s ground water industry.

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Ron Shipe of Shipe Well Drilling reports a work permit (estimated at $50) is now required in Steuben County. Contact Joyce Fuller, Building Department at 260.668.1000, ext 1250 for more information. You must now have Proof of Insurance & Liability up to $500,000 plus Workman's Comp. Non-compliance can result in fines from $500 to $2500.

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