The Inspection Section assists public water systems (PWS) with operations and maintenance to ensure they produce safe drinking water and meet the requirements of the Safe Drinking Water Act. The field inspectors routinely perform inspections at all PWS. These inspections include a review of the source, treatment, distribution system, storage, monitoring programs, operator certification, and the overall management and operation of the PWS. If deficiencies are found, corrective actions are required and inspection staff follow up to check that proper corrective measures have been taken to resolve these deficiencies. If a PWS detects a contaminant in their water, drinking water staff provide technical assistance to help correct the issue(s). Inspectors also assist water systems to comply with the location and construction of a new well.
Drinking Water Inspection Section Contacts
- Section Chief: Lucio M. Ternieden, (317) 234-7461, LTernied@idem.IN.gov
- Security and Counter Terrorism Coordinator:
- Travis Goodwin, (317) 775-5473, TGoodwin1@idem.IN.gov
- Senior Environmental Managers (SEM):
- Karla Goodman, (317) 417-7138, KGoodman@idem.IN.gov
- Ed Judson, (317) 234-7456, EJudson@idem.IN.gov
- Angie Wickiser, (317) 533-0144, AWickise@idem.IN.gov
- Megan Wright, (574) 274-5778, MeWright@idem.IN.gov
- Sophia Andrews, (574) 274-5610, SoAndrew@idem.in.gov
Indianapolis Central Office Staff
- Liam Murphy (Map Region 2), (317) 694-2754, LRMurphy@idem.IN.gov
- Sara Benkert (5), (765) 577-0020, SBenkert@idem.IN.gov
- Carolyn C. Chappell (3), (317) 694-2397, CChappel@idem.IN.gov
- Thomas Wiseman (12), (317) 471-7833, TWiseman@idem.IN.gov
- Samuel Hart (15), (317) 671-6668, SJHart@idem.IN.gov
- Allison Engel (11), (317) 431-6941, AEngel@idem.IN.gov
- Darek Petro (10), (317) 617-9350, DPetro@idem.IN.gov
- Clint J. Woods (16), (317) 607-9023, CJWoods@idem.IN.gov
- Megan Wright, SEM1 (13), (574) 274-5778, MeWright@idem.IN.gov
- Sophia Andrews, SEM1 (7), (574) 274-5610, SoAndrew@idem.IN.gov
Northern Regional Office Staff
- Rick Massoels (4), (574) 413-8007, RMassoel@idem.IN.gov
- Emma Seyer (14), (574) 413-8833, ESeyer@idem.IN.gov
- Kali Young (1), (574) 229-7502, KSYoung@idem.IN.gov
Northwest Regional Office
- Amanda Lawless (9), (219) 713-3428, ALawless@idem.IN.gov
Southeast Regional Office
- Dustin Hiten, (812) 249-7875, DHiten@idem.IN.gov
Southwest Regional Office
- Anna Readle (6), (812) 582-0699, AReadle@idem.IN.gov
Important Resources
- Community Drinking Water Information - Madison County
- How to Take a Total Coliform Bacteriological or Bac-T Water Sample (Indiana Rural Water Association) [YouTube]
- IDEM Guidance for Flushing Water Systems [PDF]
- NSF Certification Information Sheet [PDF]
- Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in Indiana
- Revised Total Coliform Rule (RTCR)
- U.S. EPA Homeland Security Research Webinar - COVID19 Long-lasting Disinfectants [YouTube]
- Boil Water Advisories & Discolored Water Events