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North Manchester Launches Comprehensive Lead Service Line Inventory Initiative to Safeguard Community Health
[North Manchester, IN] – The Town of North Manchester is dedicated to public health and safety. In collaboration with the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) and in accordance with the Environmental Protection Agency’s new lead and copper rule updates, we are proud to announce the launch of a Lead Service Line Inventory Initiative. This program aims to further protect the health and well-being of our community by conducting comprehensive inventories of lead service lines in residential areas.
The Town of North Manchester has undertaken the important task of identifying and mitigating potential lead exposure risks within our community. A link to the community inventory survey can be found at: https://form.jotform.com/230325341765048 or by visiting the Town of North Manchester website and selecting the Lead Service Line Inventory Survey link on the home page. All residents and businesses will need to complete this survey. If not, someone will be contacting you from the Water Utility Department to gather the information.
"Every person has the right to clean and lead-free drinking water," said Adam Penrod, North Manchester Town Manager. "Our Lead Service Line Inventory further allows us to continue doing the work of identifying and eliminating lead exposure risks. We are excited and committed to working hand in hand with residents, businesses, and the town consultant, Commonwealth Engineers to continue monitoring and safeguarding the health and safety of our drinking water supply! The publics participation in the Inventory Survey is important to be eligible for state funding and for strategic planning of future service line replacement projects.”
Key objectives of the initiative include:
- Identifying properties within our community that are serviced by lead pipes.
- Assessing the extent of lead service lines and prioritizing areas for immediate attention.
- Engaging with homeowners to provide them with comprehensive information about the risks associated with lead exposure and potential mitigation measures.
- Collaborating with the town’s utility engineers to develop strategies for replacement or remediation of lead service lines.
- Advocating for policy changes and increased funding to support community-wide lead service line replacement efforts.
By proactively addressing lead service line inventories, the Town of North Manchester aims to empower our community with the knowledge necessary to safeguard their health. Through transparent communication and collaboration, we continue to work tirelessly to ensure that every resident has access to safe and clean drinking water.
For more information about the Lead Service Line Inventory Initiative, please contact the Town of North Manchester at 260-306-3540 or [email protected]. For resources please visit FAQ, Learn about Lead, How to identify lead free certification marks, Consumer tools for water filters,
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Building Commissioner/Code Enforcement Officer: Dave McVicker
*Building Permits / Inspections - Dave McVicker, Building Commissioner can answer questions pertaining to zoning, variances, plot plans, setbacks, signage, building codes, the need for a building permit, demolition ordinance, demolition permit, unsafe building ordinance.
Building permits are necessary whether you want to build a new home or add to and improve your present home or business. Building permits may be applied for at Town Hall. Generally speaking, a fee of $.03 per square foot of new building construction will be charged, with a minimum fee of $20.00. The Building Commissioner is allowed up to five days to inspect and issue your permit. Be sure to apply for your permit in plenty of time before the actual construction is to start. Lack of a permit means construction may be halted.
Plans that need to be reviewed may be submitted in person or emailed to: [email protected]
*Code Enforcement - In efforts to maintain a clean and safe town, Code Enforcement Officers conduct inspections on properties for compliance with minimum housing standards, property maintenance, trash, and tall grass and weed ordinances. The Building Commissioner, Dave McVicker is responsible for enforcing code violations.
The Building & Code Enforcement Department is located at Town Hall
103 E Main Street, North Manchester, IN 46962
PH:260-306-3546 Fax: 260-982-7428
North Manchester has a Comprehensive for the building and development of the community. You are invited to familiarize yourself with the building codes. Copies of the Comprehensive Plan may be reviewed online or purchased at the Clerk's Office.
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Town of North Manchester - Comprehensive Plan 2015
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Welcome to the North Manchester Town Clerk-Treasurer's office.
The public may contact this office to register to vote, apply for building permits, inquire about local ordinances and regulations, purchase town maps and booklets, and file claims for payment of services rendered to the Town.
Mrs. Mugford is secretary to the Town Council. You may call or email her regarding Council agenda items.
The Clerk's Office does not maintain records pertaining to property taxes, deeds, property ownership, birth, death, marriage or divorce, etc. These are filed with and handled by various county officials at the Courthouse in Wabash. Courthouse hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The Courthouse phone number is 1-800-286-3190.
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Fire Department
Welcome to the North Manchester Fire Department.
Mission Statement
The North Manchester Fire Department's Mission is to save lives, protect property by suppressing and controlling fires, and to provide services such as fire protection, emergency medical first responder, fire prevention and education, and other activities as deemed in the best interest of our community.
The North Manchester Fire Department is part of the North Manchester Department of Public Safety. The Department is located at 709 West Main Street in North Manchester, Indiana. Cam Kissinger is the Chief of Fire Operations and can be reached at (260) 982-8212. Three full time drivers and 25 volunteers staff the North Manchester Fire Department. The full time drivers work a 24-hour on and 48-hour off schedule. Seven volunteers work on a part-time basis as relief drivers. The North Manchester Fire Department has applications for volunteer positions available at the station.
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Welcome to the Town of North Manchester Parks & Recreation Department
The North Manchester Parks & Recreation Department offices are located within the Strauss-Peabody Aquatic & Fitness Center, located at 902 N. Market Street. Our offices can be reached at 260-982-4919.
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Police stepping up patrols
North Manchester Police Department The North Manchester Police Department announced that it will be stepping up patrols for impaired driving and drug-impaired driving for the DUITF Blitz through April 4th. Officers will be working extra hours during these patrols to keep the roadways safe from impaired driving.
Motorists are encouraged to contact the department or call 911 if they encounter an impaired driver on the road
Welcome to the North Manchester Police Department.
Police Department is open Monday-Friday 8 AM-4 PM
Non-Emergency Phone Number: 982-8556 (calls answered M-F 8 AM–4 PM)
After hours or on the weekends, please call 982-8555 (This will take you to Central Dispatch.)
Emergency: PLEASE CALL 911
The North Manchester Police Department is a part of the North Manchester Department of Public Safety. Eleven full-time officers staff the department. The Town Marshal is Jim Kirk. He can be reached at (260) 982-8556. The department also has an active police reserve unit. Chief James Kirk oversees the coordination of the reserves. For information regarding the reserve unit, please contact (260) 982-8556.
Street Department
Welcome to the North Manchester Street Department, a division of Public Works.
Our Department provides various services to the Town, including the following:
- Snow removal during the winter month
- Mosquito control during the summer
- Pothole repair & street paving
- Sign maintenance
- Street sweeping
- Dead animal removal
- Street paving (crack and seal)
- Road Side Maintenance
- Leaf Pickup
- And more.
To learn more about each of our services, please browse through the Topics of Interest.
Town Council
The Town of North Manchester is governed by a five-member Town Council who are elected by the residents of the town and serve on a part-time basis for a four-year term. Council meets regularly on the first Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Public Safety Building, 709 W. Main St. You are invited and encouraged to attend.
The Town Council members are:
Town Life Center
The Town Life Center offers leased office space for small not-for-profit organizations or small businesses. The current tenants can be listed on the website along with contact information and a description of their services
Hourly rental space for use of the Gym, Merritt Activity Room and Conference Room for residents of the Community. Rental space is scheduled through the Building Administrator.
For more information, please contact us at 260-982-4919.
Town Manager
Welcome to the North Manchester Town Manager's office.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Attend Council Meetings and make recommendation on actions as he/she considers advisable.
- Hire town employees according to pay schedules and standards.
- Delegate responsibilities as necessary.
- Administer and enforce all ordinance, orders, and resolutions of Council.
- Shall see that all statutes, required to be administered by Council or the Town, are faithfully administered.
- Prepare budget estimates and submit to Council when required.
- Execute contracts on behalf of the town for materials, supplies, services or improvements, after the completion of appropriations, notice and competitive bidding required by statute.
- Receive service of summons on behalf of the town.
- Represent the Town for local organizations as well as County,State and Federal committees .
Wastewater Department
Welcome to the North Manchester Wastewater Department, a division of Public Works.
The Town of North Manchester utilizes a conventional activated sludge plant to treat around 250 million gallons annually of wastewater. The town’s sewer system is a combined storm/sanitary system with over 28 miles of sanitary and 12 miles of storm pipe of varying sizes. The town has in place a Long Term Control Plan approved through IDEM to minimize the impact of Combined Sewer Overflows during rain events. The goal is to reduce and/or eliminate all wet weather overflows through several projects to meet EPA water quality standards. Current treatment at the wastewater plant produces 99% BOD removal, 98% Ammonia removal, and 97% total solids removal on a daily basis. The high quality recycled water is released into the Eel River. Biosolids are treated at the facility and land applied to a local farmer’s field to replenish nutrients needed for crop production. Annually, around 120 dry tons of biosolids are produced and incorporated into the soil.
Personnel:
The Town of North Manchester Wastewater Treatment Plant has a team of 6 individuals who manage the town’s wastewater treatment plant, collection system, and stormwater system. Job duties includes laboratory analysis, maintenance of equipment, grounds keeping, sewer cleaning, catch basin cleaning, locating utilities, etc.
Water Department
Welcome to the North Manchester Water Department, a division of Public Works.
The team at the North Manchester Water Department works hard to make your water safe, and convenient.
How your water gets to you:
- We draw water from 5 wells in two different aquifers, this water is pumped to the water treatment plant.
- The first process at the plant is aeration, this helps to convert the natural iron so it can be removed.
- Then the water is pumped through our iron removal filters, greatly reducing the iron content in the water.
- We treat the water with a form of Cl2 to provide a highly efficient disinfectant, and it is added to public water supplies to kill disease-causing bacteria that the water or its transport pipes might contain.
- The water is then pumped to the system to be carried to your homes.
To learn more about the services provided by the Water Department, please browse through the following Topics of Interest:
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Our goal at the Utility Department is to provide fast, accurate and courteous service to all of our customers. Specific services provided by the Utility Department include the following:
•Starting, Stopping and Transfer of Service
•Billing Questions
•Trash/Recycling Concerns
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