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City of Bloomington Utilities (CBU)

CBU's mission is to enhance the quality of life in our community by providing safe, sustainable, and high-quality drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater services in a cost- effective manner, promoting public health, economic vitality, and environmental stewardship. The operations consist of the Service Center, the Monroe Water Treatment Plant, the Blucher Poole Wastewater Treatment Plant, and the Dillman Road Wastewater Treatment Plant.

  • The water utility maintains an average flow of around 14 million gallons per day through more than 400 miles of water distribution piping, 8 water boosting pump stations, and 8 water storage tanks.
  • The sewer utility serves approximately 20,300 customers with an average daily flow of about 16 million gallons per day through more than 320 miles of pipe, and 46 lift stations.
  • Stormwater is channeled through over 100 miles of pipes, culverts, and ditches. 

 

CBU is overseen by the Utilities Service Board.

 

 

Monroe Water Treatment Plant tour

Please meet at the Monroe Water Treatment Plant, 7470 S Shields Rd Bloomington, 47401 at 6:00pm.

There will be a fair amount of walking, both in- and out-of-doors, including stairs. Close-toed shoes are required.

 

Katherine Zaiger headshot
Our tour will be led by Kat Zaiger, Director.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Contacts:

Kat Zaiger, Director, katherine.zaiger@bloomington.in.gov

Holly McLauchlin, Communications Manager, mclauchh@bloomington.in.gov

 

Links:

Utilities Website 

Water Quality Reports

Residential Stormwater Grants and other resources for homeowners

Adopt-a-Drain

Guide to CBU Brochure

Boil Water Advisories - sign up to receive emergency alerts