Public Works/Utilities

Water - Shipshewana is the water service provider for town and for the surrounding area. Water is supplied by three groundwater wells. The water plant has the capacity to pump 450,000 gallons with a peak demand of 420,000 gallons per day.

In accordance with legal requirements, the town maintains a Wellhead Protection Plan approved by the state. Wellhead Protection Plans were developed by all municipal water providers following passage of the Amendments to the Safe Water Drinking Act in 1986. This Act is a formal policy for protection of the states' drinking water to avoid any contamination.

Electricity - Northern Indiana Public Service Company (NIPSCO) provides the electrical service for Shipshewana. NIPSCO operates several power plants in Northern Indiana. The majority of the power is fueled by coal and natural gas, and a small amount is provided by hydro-electric power. Some supplemental electricity is also provided by the LaGrange County REMC.

Natural Gas - NIPSCO also provides natural gas service for the Shipshewana area.

Water and Streets	Water & Street Superintendent Tom Sheline serves as superintendent of the Water and Street Departments. His duties include the following: maintain the water plant, distribution system, and meter change out program; maintain the street surface, drainage and cleanliness.
Waste Water Treatment	Waste Water Superintendent Boyd Jones serves as Waste Water Superintendent. His duties include operation of the Town's class 2 waste water treatment plant as well as its collection system. The plant is an oxidation ditch with a capacity to treat 345,000 gallons per day. The collection system consists of 17 lift or pump stations and several miles of 8-inch PVC collection pipe. The latest upgrade was in 2009 consisting of an update to the ultraviolet system and replacement of raw sewage pumps.
Building and Grounds	Building & Grounds Superintendent Dave Palenchar is in charge of the building and grounds department. This includes the following facilities: fire station, town hall, park pavilions and playing fields, wastewater treatment plant, water plant, public restrooms, and Farver School Building.
Public Works	Public Works Tim Sheteron is the Public Works employee and his duties are to maintain the seventeen sewage lift stations, take care of the town's compost site, and also is the town's electrician and takes care of any electrical problem.