Momentum builds for state water plan; some fear conflicts over shortages
Indiana is generally water-rich, but advocates of resource planning say the state runs the risk of supply crises that would hamper economic development.
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Moody’s lowers Citizens’ credit ratings on $2.6B in bonds
The credit rating service has stuck with a “stable” outlook for Citizens’ ability to repay its debts. But an Oct. 3 report cites concerns across all the operations at the Indianapolis-based utility.
City to pay $15K to fix wells at new World Sports Park
The city of will replace one home water well and lower pumps in three others because they're being sucked dry by an irrigation system at a park where crews are building international sports fields.
Citizens’ CEO grilled on pay in rate-increase hearing
State utility regulators kicked off a week-long hearing Monday on a proposed water rate increase for Indianapolis residents by putting the CEO of Citizens Energy Group on the hot seat.
Critics oppose Carmel gas station planned near aquifer
Citizens Energy Group is leading the opposition to a gas station planned for 146th Street and River Road on the edge of Carmel, saying it is too close to a major source of central Indiana’s drinking water.
Sprinkler system fee sparks battle in Bargersville
About 2,000 Bargersville Water Utility customers pay a $10-per-month fee for having an in-ground sprinkler system, generating $240,000 annually for the town, which enacted the fee in 1995.
Consumer agency: Citizens water rate hike 5 times too high
The state’s utility consumer agency recommended Thursday that regulators significantly reduce Citizens Water's proposed rate hike for its 300,000 customers in Marion and surrounding counties.
Plan for massive reservoir finding more support
Hundreds of residents gathered at Daleville High School on Tuesday night to hear about the proposed Mounds Lake Reservoir, a 2,100-acre project that could cost as much as $400 million to build.
Lawmaker seeks relief for fed-up water customers
As citizens of Zionsville, residents of the Royal Run subdivision have had little recourse against the Whitestown-owned water utility that charges them 78 percent more than its customers to the north.
Proposed Indiana reservoir would face several reviews
Indiana's Department of Homeland Security and several divisions of the Department of Natural Resources would have to review the 2,000-acre reservoir proposal, as would the Army Corps of Engineers and the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Citizens seeks rate increases to fund $560M in upgrades
The Indianapolis-based utility said the average residential water customer would see monthly water bills increase from $31 to $34.
Indiana town takes unusual step to gain control of utility
Mooresville’s bid to purchase water operations likely will be decided in court.
Water, sewer utilities stink up Citizens’ earnings
The biggest contributor to an $11.8 million loss in 2012 was the wastewater unit it bought from the city the year before.
Indiana town sues in bid to take over water services
A central Indiana town is suing Indiana American Water Co., seeking to wrest control of local water services from the utility.
Westfield votes to approve $91M water utility sale
The Westfield City Council voted 6-1 Monday night to transfer its water and wastewater assets to Citizens Energy Group for $91 million.
Dry cleaners’ solvents taint Martinsville’s water
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently proposed placing the city of Martinsville on its Superfund priority list, citing groundwater contamination traced to several former dry cleaning shops in the heart of town.
Citizens’ Westfield utility acquisition will help with broader system needs
The $91 million water and sewer deal is expected to improve water distribution between northeast and northwest suburbs.
Citizens agrees to buy Westfield utilities for $91M
The proposed sale to Citizens Energy Group would include Westfield’s water and wastewater utilities. Citizens bought water utilities from the city of Indianapolis last year for $1.9 billion.
Citizens Energy to roll out combined bills
Gas, water and sewer charges will be consolidated into one mailing to reap savings promised in merger of gas, water utilities.
Mayor lifts city’s water-use restrictions
Beginning Wednesday, city residents can water their lawns, wash their cars and fill swimming pools without facing fines. Fishers also lifted its conservation order, effective Saturday.