Overview
The primary goal of the IFA's Water Study 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 examine the 50-year demand and supply availability in southeastern and southern Indiana watersheds, which are primarily located in Clark, Crawford, Dearborn, Fayette, Floyd, Franklin, Gibson, Harrison, Jefferson, Ohio, Orange, Perry, Posey, Ripley, Scott, Spencer, Switzerland, Union, Vanderburgh, Warrick, Washington, and Wayne counties. See the below map of the study area.
A final report will be completed Fall 2026.
Updates will be posted here as they are made available.
Presentation from kick-off call with stakeholders, August 18, 2025
Contacts
If you have questions or comments about the study, please send an email to WaterResources@ifa.in.gov