'We have a river and we need to make sure we can keep it.' West Lafayette opposes water pipeline to Lebanon

The West Lafayette City Council unanimously passed a resolution Monday opposing a proposed water pipeline from Tippecanoe County down to Lebanon. T...

October 3, 2023
6:34 PM

The West Lafayette City Council unanimously passed a resolution Monday opposing a proposed water pipeline from Tippecanoe County down to Lebanon. That supply is essential to the massive industrial park being built in Lebanon — and state officials hope to pipe millions of gallons for the project from Tippecanoe County. So far, Eli Lilly is the only company to break ground at the park. The Indiana Economic Development Corporation has said there is enough water to support Lilly's $3.7 billion investment.

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