Overview
The primary goal of the IFA's Regional Water Study - Water Demand and Availability in the St. Joseph and Maumee River Basins of the Northeast Indiana Region, is to improve the understanding of estimated future groundwater and surface water demand and availability within the public water utility sector so that a gap analysis can be conducted. The questions the study is looking to answer include: How much water is currently available? Will there be enough water to meet the 50-year Public Water Supply needs?
The Study will examined the 50-year demand and supply availability in northeastern Indiana watersheds, which are primarily located in Adams, Allen, Dekalb, Elkhart, LaGrange, Noble, St. Joseph, and Steuben counties. See the below map of the study area.
Northeast Indiana Regional Water Study, September 2026 - Executive Summary
Northeast Indiana Regional Water Study, September 2026 - Report
Northeast Indiana Regional Water Study, September 2026 - Appendices
Northeast Indiana Regional Water Study, September 2026 – Issue Brief
Presentation from kick-off call with stakeholders, November 13, 2025.
Contacts
If you have questions or comments about the study, please send an email to WaterResources@ifa.in.gov