Indiana American Water revokes outdoor watering ban

Indiana American Water has lifted outdoor watering restrictions in the Noblesville, Indiana, US service area following the placement of a new well last month.

The well provides an additional 15% water delivery capacity to the system with additional improvements, expected to be in place by the middle of 2013, creating further 15% capacity.

The restriction on outdoor watering had been in place since June 2012 due to severe drought conditions and included an alternate-day sprinkling plan and a ban on weekend outdoor watering.

Commenting on the developments, Noblesville Mayor John Ditslear said that the availability of adequate water is vital to the economy as well as to maintaining a good standard of living.

"This is very good news for our community and we appreciate Indiana American Water expediting this project to meet customer demands in the Noblesville area," said Ditslear.

While announcing the outdoor water ban revoke, Indiana American Water president Alan DeBoy commended the customers from the area for complying with the ban over the last two months while improvements were underway.

"The additional capacity from this new well, as well as the improvements we will be putting in place by next summer, puts us in a great position to continue meeting the water needs of a thriving, local economy," said DeBoy.

Further improvements, which will be completed by summer 2013, include a new treatment facility, an additional supply source and installation of new transmission mains.

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Image: An outdoor watering ban has been revoked in the Noblesville service area with improvements to the distribution system now in place. Photo: Courtesy of Tysto.