by Ryan Heathco | Sep 10, 2026 | News
No one gets excited about a rate increase. We understand that. When a monthly utility bill goes up, people want a clear answer for why it is happening and what that money is being used for.The Ben Davis Conservancy District has held its sewer rate flat for four years....
by Ryan Heathco | Jun 25, 2026 | News, Projects
The Ben Davis Conservancy District has continued using smoke testing as one of its tools for identifying sources of unwanted water entering the sanitary sewer system.Recent testing helped identify laterals needing repair, partial blockages, missing cleanout covers,...
by Ryan Heathco | Jun 18, 2026 | Projects
The Ben Davis Conservancy District continues to make progress on one of the less visible but very important parts of the sewer system: manholes.As of June, the District’s GIS records showed that 669 manhole lids had already been replaced, with additional lids still...
by Ryan Heathco | Jun 18, 2026 | Helpful Tips
A dye test is a simple way to trace where water is going. It can help identify improper connections and other sources of unwanted water entering the sanitary sewer.What a dye test can help identifyDye testing can be useful when there is a question about where a...
by Ryan Heathco | Jun 11, 2026 | Projects
The Ben Davis Conservancy District is continuing to move forward on sewer improvement planning for Bertha and Lucerne.Bertha was identified as a priority after inspections showed a section of 15-inch main with serious blockage and damage. By June, design work for the...
