Zionsville letter urges town council to press on LEAP wastewater plans that could affect Eagle Creek drinking water
A Zionsville resident told the town council it should publicly challenge LEAP wastewater discharge plans, noting Zionsville is listed as a possible discharge site near Carpenter Nature Preserve and that Eagle Creek supplies local drinking water. The writer urged the council to place the issue on an agenda so residents can be heard.
In a Sept. 21, 2026 letter to the local paper, Zionsville resident Katie Hughes argued the town should not remain silent about LEAP’s wastewater plans and urged the Zionsville Town Council to act so residents can be heard before any decisions are made.
Hughes wrote that Zionsville remains on a list of possible LEAP discharge sites, including areas near the Carpenter Nature Preserve, and warned that Eagle Creek is where the town’s drinking water comes from. She also said that having a permit does not necessarily mean discharged water is safe and noted that Lebanon Utilities will perform most testing itself rather than the state.
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