Water Department

The goal of the Petersburg Water Company is to provide to you a safe and dependable supply of drinking water at very reasonable and economical rates. Continuous improvement is our goal when it comes to protecting our aquifer, treating our water, and updating our distribution system.
Petersburg draws its water from under the ground. This vast aquifer is filled with rock and sand which serves as a natural filter for the water. While ground water is classified as "hard water", it requires much less chemical treatment than surface water. Each year the City publishes a Consumer Confidence Report that discloses all testing for potential contaminants. We are pleased to report that we consistently meet or exceed all health standards. If you would like a copy of this report, please contact the Water Department.

Water Department Personnel:
Gary McCandless, City Services Mgr. & Water Distribution License Holder: 812-354-8511

Jeff Loveless: Water Treatment Plant Lead Operator: (812) 354-6835.

Bob Burke: Assistant Plant Operator: 812-354-6835

Billing and Service questions should be directed to the water department at (812) 354-8707

The Water Department is governed by a Board of Directors, of which the Mayor serves as chairman. The water board meets on the first and third Mondays of every month at 6:00 PM at Petersburg City Hall, 704 Main Street, Petersburg, Indiana.