Local and state government agencies work closely with the Indiana Department of Environmental Management to protect public health and the environment. IDEM provides guidance, permitting information, funding resources, and technical assistance to support municipal operations, public utilities, and community environmental programs.
Permitting and Municipal Compliance
- Requirements for wastewater treatment plant permits and operator responsibilities.
- Drinking water system regulations, monitoring schedules, and reporting tools.
- Stormwater MS4 program requirements for municipal separate storm sewer systems.
- Construction stormwater permitting for public works projects.
- Solid waste facility permitting for transfer stations, landfills, and recycling operations.
- Air permitting requirements for municipal facilities such as power plants, boilers, or fleet operations.
Funding, Grants, and Community Support
- Brownfields redevelopment funding and technical assistance for community revitalization.
- Recycling and waste reduction grants for local governments.
- Environmental education and outreach support for schools and community programs.
- Coordination with state partners on water infrastructure funding and planning.
Emergency Response and Public Safety
- Spill reporting requirements and 24/7 emergency response contacts.
- Guidance for reporting cybersecurity infrastructure incidents.
- Air monitoring and public health advisories for Air Quality Action Days.
Records, Resources and Tools
- IDEM provides 24/7 access to more than 2 million agency public records through its Virtual File Cabinet (VFC).
- IDEM’s What’s in My Neighborhood interactive map allows users to search by address, zip code, or city and find information on environmental activities, contaminated sites, landfills, and Superfund sites in an area.
- Need help? Start with this Quick Start Guide or see our Frequently Asked Questions document.
Questions, Comments or Complaints?
- Report a spill (24/7) – (888) 233-7745
- File an environmental complaint by call (800) 451-6027, option 3 or click here.
- More contact information is available here.