Ind. Code ch. 8-1-30.8

in effect

Ind. Code § 8-1-30.8-1 "Authority"

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "authority" refers to the Indiana finance authority established by IC 5-1.2-3. As added by P.L.15-2019, SEC.7.

Ind. Code § 8-1-30.8-2 "Commission"

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "commission" refers to the Indiana utility regulatory commission created by IC 8-1-1-2. As added by P.L.15-2019, SEC.7.

Ind. Code § 8-1-30.8-2.2 "Independent evaluator"

Sec. 2.2. As used in this chapter, "independent evaluator" means a person or entity that is qualified to assess the accuracy or validity of methodology or results of an audit under this chapter. The independent evaluator must be listed as preapproved by the authority after consultation with the department, prior to undertaking an evaluation. As added by P.L.224-2023, SEC.2.

Ind. Code § 8-1-30.8-3 "Non-revenue water"

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "non-revenue water" means the difference between: (1) the volume of water entering a water utility's water distribution system; and (2) the volume of water: (A) that is received by the water utility's customers; and (B) for which the water utility bills its customers. As added by P.L.15-2019, SEC.7.

Ind. Code § 8-1-30.8-4 "Water utility"

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "water utility" means: (1) a public utility (as defined in IC 8-1-2-1(a)); (2) a municipally owned utility (as defined in IC 8-1-2-1(h)); (3) a not-for-profit utility (as defined in IC 8-1-2-125(a)); (4) a cooperatively owned corporation; (5) a conservancy district established under IC 14-33; or (6) a regional water district established under IC 13-26; that provides water service to the public in Indiana for a fee. As added by P.L.15-2019, SEC.7.

Ind. Code § 8-1-30.8-5 Annual audit

Sec. 5. At least once in each calendar year, a water utility shall perform an audit of its water distribution system through the use of the latest version of the American Water Works Association's free water audit software, or other methodology software as the authority may direct, to determine the causes of the water utility's non-revenue water. As added by P.L.15-2019, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.224-2023, SEC.3.

Ind. Code § 8-1-30.8-6 Independent verification; results submitted to authority

Sec. 6. (a) The results of: (1) the audit performed by a water utility under section 5 of this chapter during calendar year 2020; and (2) the audit performed by a water utility under section 5 of this chapter during each even-numbered calendar year after 2020; must be verified by an independent evaluator who is not employed by the water utility except for purposes of the evaluation of audits under this section. (b) The results of an audit performed by a water utility under section 5 of this chapter during an even-numbered calendar year, as verified by an independent evaluator under subsection (a), must be submitted to the authority by August 1 of the year during which the audit is performed. As added by P.L.15-2019, SEC.7.

Ind. Code § 8-1-30.8-7 Authority to compile and report results

Sec. 7. Beginning in 2020, during each even-numbered year the authority shall: (1) compile the verified results it receives under section 6(b) of this chapter; (2) before December 15, prepare a report that: (A) summarizes the information contained in the verified audit results; and (B) presents observations based on the information in the verified audit results that the authority decides to include; and (3) deliver an electronic copy of the report to the executive director of the legislative services agency under IC 5-14-6. As added by P.L.15-2019, SEC.7.

Ind. Code § 8-1-30.8-8 Audits a prerequisite to financial assistance

Sec. 8. To apply to the authority for a loan, a grant, or other financial assistance from: (1) the drinking water revolving loan program established by IC 5-1.2-10; or (2) the water infrastructure assistance program established by IC 5-1.2-14; a water utility must demonstrate to the authority that it has complied with this chapter. As added by P.L.15-2019, SEC.7.

Ind. Code § 8-1-30.8-9 Repealed

As added by P.L.15-2019, SEC.7. Repealed by P.L.224-2023, SEC.4.

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