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.

Tom Sheline 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.

Boyd Jones Waste Water Superintendent Boyd Jones is the superintendent of the waster water system. His duties include maintaining the wastewater treatment plant and the collection system located throughout the town and surrounding area.

Dave Palenchar

Building and 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 Library.