💧 Purpose of the Project

• Lebanon Utilities (LU), in partnership with Citizens Energy Group (CEG) and the Indiana Finance Authority (IFA), plans to build new infrastructure to supply up to 25 million gallons of water per day.
• The additional supply supports residential, commercial, and industrial growth, especially in the Lebanon Civil and LEAP Innovation Districts.
• The project also strengthens redundancy and resiliency for the existing water system.

🏗️ Project Phasing

🌊 Water Source

• LU will purchase wholesale water from CEG, similar to other Central Indiana communities.
• CEG operates a regional system with 10 treatment plants, drawing from rivers, reservoirs, and groundwater.

💵 Impact on Rates

• Current LU customer rates will not increase due to this project.
• Infrastructure is funded through Drinking Water State Revolving Loan Fund loans.
• Loan repayment will come from sewer rates within the LEAP Innovation District, not existing customers.

🛠️ Phase 1 Construction Details

• A connection point with CEG including:
  • 2-million-gallon ground storage tank
  • Pressure booster station
• 48,500 feet of large-diameter transmission lines connecting to the LU system.
• A 2-million-gallon elevated storage tank south of SR 32.
• Mapping is available in the PER.

🚧 Public Impact

• Expected to be minimal, though some periodic road closures will occur for water main crossings.
• LU is coordinating with the City of Lebanon and Boone County on traffic plans.

📞 More Information

• Wholesale Water Supply – Drinking Water PER – Overall Program – 092524
• Email: waterwastewaterprojects@lebanon-utilities.com