Water Department
Water is Life...
...and we love it!
The Water Department is responsible for ensuring the water treatment system is working effectively, hazard free, and in good repair.
- Adding the necessary chlorine to the water
- Maintain all emergency power generators
- Repairing and replacing well motors & pumps
- Running daily water samples – 365 days per year
- Maintaining the water treatment grounds
- Planning for long term water upgrades
- Monitoring the performance of all equipment, gauges and charts
- Receiving and researching complaints from residents
- Managing the daily operation of the DSL water system according to Local, State and Federal regulations
- Submitting monthly reports to the State (IDEM)
PROTECT YOUR DRINKING WATER!
BELOW ARE A FEW WAYS TO PROTECT BOTH YOUR SOURCE AND DRINKING WATER:
• Don’t flush old medications (Bring to Sheriff’s Department)
• Don’t flush wipes (even those that say “flushable”)
• Do not pour pesticides, herbicides, and other household chemical wastes on the ground or into septic systems
• Do not over apply agricultural products and byproducts such as fertilizer, herbicide, pesticides, and manure.
• Never apply fertilizer, herbicide, pesticides, and manure within 200 feet of a public drinking water well
• Report all hazardous spills immediately to IDEM (Indiana Department of Environmental Management’s 24-hour hotline at 1-888-233-7745.
For questions contact the Corydon Water Department at 812-738-4649.
Wellhead Protection Meeting
April 8th, 2026 at 1:00 PM.
Corydon Town Hall: 219 N Capitol Avenue, Corydon, IN 47112.
This meeting is open to the public for any questions or concerns.
Agenda
Wellfield flood and emergency response with local water agencies.
Interconnect operations with local water companies.
Representatives from Corydon Water Works, Corydon Town Manager, Harrison County Emergency Management Agency (EMA), Heth Township Fire Department, South Harrison Water Corporation, Ramsey Water Corporation.
Water
Contact Information
Water is Life FAQ
No. The water is tested on a regular basis to ensure that the levels of manganese in the water are safe. This testing is overseen by the state agency, IDEM (Indiana Department of Environmental Management).
Yes. Twice a year, usually in April and October, the Town flushes all the main water pipes.
