On June 10, 2009, Mayor Greg Ballard announced plans to enhance the Deep Rock Tunnel Connector, one of Indianapolis’ largest combined sewer overflow consent decree projects – enhancements that will assist in reducing the amount and frequency of raw sewage overflows years ahead of schedule. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Justice recently granted final approval of the modifications.
“This approval from the EPA is a huge win for the city of Indianapolis and our environment,” Mayor Ballard said. “Not only have we figured out a way to do this project better and quicker, but we’re exceeding the requirements of the consent decree; we’re preventing even more sewage from spilling into the White River than what was originally required by the EPA and the Indiana Department of Environmental Management.”
Click here for project details about the Deep Rock Tunnel Connector project, including a fact sheet and answers to frequently asked questions.