Wastewater Division

La Porte Wastewater Department

The collection system is a key piece of La Porte's infrastructure and is instrumental in helping keep our local lakes and environment safe and clean. Without a means of transporting sewage to a facility where it can be properly treated, our lakes and groundwater would become contaminated, leading to the spread of disease and illness. Additionally, the work the wastewater treatment facility performs helps assure the community safe, reliable drinking water.

To report a spill into the wastewater (sewer) system, please call (219) 362-2354.

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Click here for the latest details on wastewater and stormwater projects. 

Basement Backup Grant

Have you experienced a sewage backup in your basement? There are a variety of reasons this unfortunate situation can happen. The City of La Porte offers assistance to help offset the cost of installing a system that eliminates backups from occuring.

The City of La Porte Wastewater Department provides this grant to correct plumbing for residential structures attached to a combined sewer that have a history of storm related sewer backup events. Successful applicants for this grant will receive a one-time payment issued to the contractor for the basement isolation work performed. The grant will pay 100% of the first $1,000.00 of the cost and 75% of the next $5,000.00 up to a total City payout $4,750.00.

Click on the links below to download the basement backup grant application and to learn more about the program. Email the completed application with a written estimate for work from a licensed plumber to: jjackson@CityofLaPorteIN.gov. Applications are submitted for Public Board of Works approval twice a month. Once you are notified your grant has been approved, schedule the work at your convenience.

     Call (219) 362-2354 with additional questions or concerns.

• Basement Backup Protection Grant Application PDF Download
• PROTECTING AGAINST SEWER BACKUP IN BASEMENTS PDF Download
• City of La Porte Basement Protection Grant Information PDF Download

Lake Levels

• The elevation of Pine Lake level is currently 797.6. The lake pump is currently off.
• The temperature of Pine Lake is currently 69.1 degrees.
• Click here to see a report of our local historic lake-level data. lake-level data

Sewer Tap Charges

Do you need to connect a new sewer service to our City sewer? The following are the connection (sewer tap) and system development fees, per water meter size, to connect to the City sewer:

Connection Fee (sewer tap fee):  $50.00

System Development Fees:                                                                                                              

All wastewater (sewer) taps must be performed by a licensed contractor and inspected by the City. For new construction, call the City of La Porte Engineering Department at (219) 362-2327. Once a permit for new construction is provided, Engineering will contact Wastewater to generate a tap invoice. Sewer tap fees can be mailed to: 2101 Boyd Blvd, La Porte, IN  46350; or paid in-person at the Utility Billing Office in City Hall at 801 Michigan Avenue, La Porte.

Questions about sewer taps? Call (219) 362-2354 for more information.