Water Department

The Water Department is responsible for the delivery of potable water service which includes the maintenance, repair and upkeep of Public Water Mains throughout the community. The Water Department also reviews and approves all proposed water system connections and extensions within Town.

Water Billing

For specific information on Water billing questions, please visit the Clerk-Treasurer's Office in the upper level of the Griffith Town Hall or call (219) 924-7500.

Fire Hydrants

To report any issue regarding Fire Hydrants, such as being open or damaged please contact the Public Works Department at (219) 924-3838.

Water Leaks & Water Meters

If you receive a water bill that appears unusually high, the first thing to check is your water meter.  Make sure all faucets, outside spigots, toilets, and any appliances that use water such as washing machines & dishwashers are turned off. Observe or look at your water meter for at least three minutes.  If the register dial is moving, there is a leak somewhere.  Often times the toilet flapper inside the toilet reservoir is leaking and/or not shutting off.

Connections

Standards must be met to receive a permit for installation of a Sanitary or Storm Sewer. For more information please call the Public Works Sewer Department at (219) 924-3838.

Locating Water Mains and Water Service Lines

Residents proposing to undertake any digging or below ground construction are required to call for utility locates to the Indiana Underground Plant Protection Services a minimum of 48 hours prior to construction commencement. Please call 811.

Report Water Main Break or a Sanitary/Storm Sewer Issue

A Water Main Break may affect the distribution and/or water pressure of potable water to Residents. If a resident observes an excessive amount of water on the ground surface, it may indicate a Water Main Break and/or a Sanitary/Storm sewer issue. During normal business hours, Monday - Friday between 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, the Public Works office asks residents to call 924-3838 with the address and location of the issue. After normal business hours, or during weekends and Holidays, residents are asked to call 911 with the address and location of the issue.