Managing Indiana’s Water Resources

This year, Senate Republicans prioritized a bill that ensures our state’s water supply is managed properly.

Senate Enrolled Act 4 will: 

• Regulate large-scale water transfers;
• Govern construction of long-distance pipelines; and
• Help safeguard communities’ water resources.

Under this law, a utility or industry wishing to transfer water between basins must obtain a permit from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. In addition, long-haul pipeline projects will also require approval from the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission, even if the water remains in the same basin.