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| ID | 96802 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | County appropriates $1.8M for sewer project |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | map of proposed route |
| Date | May 07, 2024 |
| Page | A1, A6 |
| Subjects | Wastewater Treatment Program, Elkhart County Regional Sewer District, Pollution, Water, Septic Systems |
| ID | 72517 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Goshen agreement: Plastic pulverizing company must stop polluting creek |
| Notes | Brunk Plastic Services |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | May 25, 2021 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Goshen Board of Public Works and Safety, Pollution, Water |
| ID | 72244 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Conn-Selmer 'disappointed' by factory contamination suits |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | Aug 22, 2020 |
| Page | A1, A7 |
| Subjects | Conn-Selmer, Inc., Lawsuits, Pollution, Water |
| ID | 72233 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Elkhart brings legal action against instrument, RV makers |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | Aug 20, 2020 |
| Page | A1, A7 |
| Subjects | Conn-Selmer Inc., Elkhart Redevelopment Commission, Pollution, Water, Lawsuits |
| ID | 65688 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Storm drain art puts focus on river pollution |
| Notes | Storm Drain Art Project |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Brenda Overbey |
| Date | May 27, 2019 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Pollution, Water, Local Artists |
| ID | 62955 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Stormwater board to find costs for package treatment |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Date | November 28, 2017 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Elkhart County Sports Hall of Fame, Pollution, Water |
| ID | 62411 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Goshen lowers acceptable limit for mercury |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Date | June 22, 2017 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Wastewater Treatment Plant, Elkhart, Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. (EPA), Pollution, Water, Goshen |
| ID | 62061 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | 'Mystery goo' costing Elkhart $150,000 in repairs |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Date | June 20, 2017 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Wastewater Treatment Plant, Elkhart, St. Joseph River, Pollution, Water |
| ID | 61464 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Waste water treatment back online |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Date | April 13, 2017 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Wastewater Treatment Plant, Elkhart, St. Joseph River, Pollution, Water |
| ID | 61685 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Contaminant investigated at city plant |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Date | April 8, 2017 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Wastewater Treatment Plant, Elkhart, St. Joseph River, Pollution, Water |
| ID | 59526 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Flint water challenge: Let's fill Tolson Center gym |
| Notes | Flint water crisis |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Date | February 20, 2016 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Tolson Center, Roosevelt STEAM Academy, Elkhart Inter-Denominational Pastors Alliance, Pollution, Water |
| ID | 59513 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Flint gets help from fifth-graders |
| Notes | Flint water crisis |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Fifth-graders test water filtration |
| Date | February 18, 2016 |
| Page | D1 |
| Subjects | Heritage Trail, Pollution, Water |
| ID | 55254 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Canal repair, cleanup focus of discussions |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Millrace Canal |
| Date | November 19, 2014 |
| Page | C1 |
| Subjects | Pollution, Water, Millrace Canal, Tax Incremental Financing (TIF) Districts |
| ID | 55202 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Cleanup topic of meeting |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Date | November 6, 2014 |
| Page | C1 |
| Subjects | Millrace Neighborhood LLC, Millrace Powerhouse Restoration Project, Pollution, Water, Millrace Canal |
| ID | 54962 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | EPA adds Elkhart site to priority cleanup site |
| Notes | Superfund Site |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | September 17, 2014 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. (EPA), North Shore Site, Pollution, Water |
| ID | 54611 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Release of wastewater into river avoided larger mess |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | July 11, 2014 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Wastewater Treatment Plant, Goshen, Elkhart River, Pollution, Water |
| ID | 54248 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Would you swim...here? |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photos |
| Date | May 24, 2014 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Pollution, Water, Elkhart River, St. Joseph River, Water Quality |
| ID | 54148 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Oil slick found on Elkhart River on Monday normal |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of oil slick |
| Date | April 30, 2014 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Elkhart River, Pollution, Water, Pollution, Soil |
| ID | 53939 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Solution proposed for Goshen septic problem |
| Notes | Septic system issues in communities of Foraker, Southwest |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of the Weaver Lateral |
| Date | March 27, 2014 |
| Page | C1 |
| Subjects | Septic Systems, Elkhart County Stormwater Management Board, Pollution, Water |
| ID | 53691 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | High levels of corrosive substance in sewer system lead to fine |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm – Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of Mike Machlan |
| Date | February 19, 2014 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Open Gate Praise and Deliverance Ministries, Water and Sewer Utilities, Elkhart Board of Public Works, Pollution, Water |
| ID | 53419 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Seat maker paying millions in water pollution lawsuit |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm – Reference Desk |
| Date | December 27, 2013 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Flexsteel Industries Inc., Lawsuits, Pollution, Water, Meadow Farms Neighborhood |
| ID | 53412 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | E. coli, contamination among health department's concerns |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm – Reference Desk |
| Date | December 26, 2013 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Elkhart County Sports Hall of Fame, Pollution, Water, Septic Systems, Elkhart County Health Department |
| ID | 53272 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | IDEM could get involved with sewer project |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm – Reference Desk |
| Date | November 26, 2013 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Elkhart County Sports Hall of Fame, Pollution, Water, Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM), Septic Systems |
| ID | 53198 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Ontwa on notice for sewer problem |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm – Reference Desk |
| Date | November 7, 2013 |
| Page | C1 |
| Subjects | Open Gate Praise and Deliverance Ministries, Water and Sewer Utilities, Elkhart Board of Public Works, Pollution, Water |
| ID | 52433 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Elkhart to Ontwa: cut down on toxic sewage |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm – Reference Desk |
| Date | July 17, 2013 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Elkhart Black Expo, Ontwa Township, Water and Sewer Utilities, Pollution, Water |
| ID | 51682 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Water study shows high E. coli levels, low oxygen in Yellow Creek |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm – Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of John Diller |
| Date | March 27, 2013 |
| Page | C1 |
| Subjects | Dyngus Day, Pollution, Water, Elkhart County Health Department, Ditches |
| ID | 49949 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Study shows E. coli levels in waterways above standards |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | March 27, 2012 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Dyngus Day, Pollution, Water, Elkhart County Health Department, Greater Elkhart County Stormwater Partnership |
| ID | 48879 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Health study draft done |
| Notes | Lane Street Superfund area |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photos of Donna Bila |
| Date | August 9, 2011 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Pollution, Water, Ground Water Contamination, Superfund Sites, Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. (EPA) |
| ID | 48752 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Ahead of schedule |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo at High Dive Park |
| Date | July 18, 2011 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Combined Sewer Overflow Long-Term Control Plan, Pollution, Water, Fees, Stormwater |
| ID | 47311 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Source of dirty water sought |
| Notes | High levels of contaminants found near Foraker, Southwest |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of Yellow Creek at C.R. 138 |
| Date | March 1, 2011 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Pollution, Water, Water Quality |
| ID | 44192 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | E. coli levels in local waterways above safe levels |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | January 26, 2010 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Pollution, Water, E. coli Bacteria, Elkhart River, St. Joseph River |
| ID | 43061 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Water and sewer upgrades are moving forward in Goshen |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | map of site |
| Date | October 3, 2009 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Water and Sewer Utilities, Goshen CSO Remediation, Government, Goshen City, Pollution, Water |
| ID | 42170 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | County issues E.coli warning for Elkhart River and branches |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | July 21, 2009 |
| Page | A2 |
| Subjects | Pollution, Water, E. coli Bacteria, Elkhart River, St. Joseph River |
| ID | 41830 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Just how dirty is the Conrail Superfund site? |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | June 21, 2009 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Conrail, Ground Water Contamination, Superfund Sites, Pollution, Water |
| ID | 41807 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | CSO plans to be discussed |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo |
| Date | June 16, 2009 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Combined Sewer Overflow Long-Term Control Plan, Sewer System, Government, Elkhart City, Pollution, Water |
| ID | 41599 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | How will we pay for updated sewers? |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of official |
| Date | May 22, 2009 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Sewer System Overflows, Government, Elkhart City, Pollution, Water, Fees, Municipal |
| ID | 41232 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | First bit of stimulus will serve to separate sewer systems here |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | April 20, 2009 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Funding, Federal Stimulus (2009-2010), Sewer System, Government, Elkhart City, Pollution, Water |
| ID | 39509 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Work on bridge is stopped for water testing |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photos of site |
| Date | October 21, 2008 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Bridge, Johnson St., Ground Water Contamination, Pollution, Water, Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) |
| ID | 39380 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | More residents getting city water |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | October 10, 2008 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Water and Sewer Utilities, Ground Water Contamination, Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. (EPA), Pollution, Water |
| ID | 39357 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Possible contaminant found at Johnson and Beardsley |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | October 4, 2008 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Pollution, Water, Water and Sewer Utilities, Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM), Ground Water Contamination |
| ID | 39099 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Fair muddies local water |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of fair livestock |
| Date | September 11, 2008 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Elkhart County 4-H Fair, Pollution, Water, Ordinances, Stormwater, Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) |
| ID | 38118 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Geocel starts water hookup |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | map of location |
| Date | July 10, 2008 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Geocel Corp., Meadow Farms Neighborhood, Water and Sewer Utilities, Pollution, Water |
| ID | 37768 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Bridge over troubled waters |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photos of well-water, resident; map of location |
| Date | June 10, 2008 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Pollution, Water, Himco Superfund Site, Water Quality, Ground Water Contamination |
| ID | 37734 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Subdivision getting city water service |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | June 3, 2008 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Meadowbrook Wesleyan Church, Water and Sewer Utilities, Pollution, Water, Geocel Corp. |
| ID | 37674 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Septic fixes sought |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | May 28, 2008 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Septic Systems, Pollution, Water, Fees, Stormwater |
| ID | 37485 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Septic fix funds OK'd |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | April 29, 2008 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Septic Systems, Elkhart County Stormwater Management Board, Government, Elkhart County, Pollution, Water |
| ID | 37276 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | New storm runoff rules being drafted |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | April 1, 2008 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Ordinances, Stormwater, Elkhart County Highway Department, Pollution, Water, Environmental Conservation Issues |
| ID | 37172 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Septic funds ready |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | March 25, 2008 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Septic Systems, Elkhart County Stormwater Management Board, Pollution, Water, Fees, Stormwater |
| ID | 37122 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Lusher Ave. site on Superfund list |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | March 20, 2008 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Superfund Sites, Lusher Ave. Ground Water Contamination Area, Pollution, Water, Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. (EPA) |
| ID | 36552 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Suit over leak is done |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | March 1, 2008 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Gas Stations, Wilson Street Neighborhood, Goshen, Pollution, Water |