Author: Charlie Smith

Sellersburg Water Lifts Precautionary Boil Advisory Following Water Main Repair

Sellersburg, IN – April 15, 2026 – Sellersburg Water has officially lifted the precautionary boil advisory that was issued on April 14, 2026, following a water main incident in Jeffersonville.

The advisory applied to customers located north of I-265, as well as those on Coopers Lane and Teakwood Landing Drive. After completing necessary repairs and conducting comprehensive water quality testing, all results have confirmed that the water supply meets state and federal safety standards.

The advisory was initially issued after a contractor struck a critical transmission main near 2950 Veterans Parkway, which temporarily raised concerns about potential pressure loss in a portion of the system. While water service remained uninterrupted during the incident, the advisory was issued out of an abundance of caution.

Repairs to the affected section of the main were completed promptly, and normal system pressure has been fully restored. Subsequent testing has verified that the water is safe for all uses, including drinking and cooking.

Customers in the previously affected areas may now resume normal water usage without the need to boil water.

Sellersburg Water appreciates the patience and cooperation of its customers during this time. Ensuring the safety and reliability of the water system remains our highest priority.

For additional information, customers may contact the Sellersburg Billing Office at (812) 246-3821 Ext. 1 during business hours or Ext. 5 for after-hours emergency assistance.

Water and sewer rates adjustments were last approved in 2020 taking effect in 2021 and 2022.

The Council is currently reviewing adjusting water and sewer rates based on recommendations from the Town’s financial consultant, Baker Tilly Municiple Advisors LLC.

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Understanding Your Responsibility:

Many residents are not aware that they are responsible for the maintenance and repair of the water service line from the water meter to house and sewer lines from the house to where it is tapped into the sewer main. These repairs are not covered by the Town of Sellersburg, and most basic homeowners’ insurance policies do not cover repairs that may be needed due to age, roots, etc. The Town’s area of responsibility are watermains and water service lines from the main to the water meter. For sewer, we maintain the sewer mains and pumpstations within the collection system.

Sellersburg has partnered with SLWA, an independent company, that offers optional protection plans for the water and sewer service lines that connect your home to our systems and your interior plumbing and drains. This program is designed to help homeowners prepare for the unexpected cost of a home repair emergency.

This is an optional solution:

To assist homeowners, we have partnered with SLWA to make available voluntary service plans. Key features of the program include:

• Voluntary Enrollment: Participation is completely optional. We are making these plans available as a potential solution for residents. Declining to enroll in the program will not affect your utility service.

• Convenient Service: Plan holders have access to a 24-hour repair hotline to schedule a covered repair. SLWA will dispatch a local licensed contractor to handle your covered repair.

• No Deductibles: The plans from SLWA have no deductible or service fees on covered repairs, and repairs are guaranteed for one year.

We encourage you to review BOTH your homeowner’s insurance service plan details to determine if a plan from SLWA is a good choice for your household. You may also want to check with your homeowner’s insurance provider to see if similar coverage is available.

For more information about the program, please contact SLWA directly at 1-844-257-8795 or visit www.slwofa.com.

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This program is endorsed by Accelerate Indiana Municipalities https://aimindiana.org/our-purpose/leadership/

SWLA is a subsidiary of HomeServe USA, which specializes in home warranty services. SWLA focuses on utility line coverage, specifically for water, sewer, and gas lines, while HomeServe offers a broader range of home repair services.

SWLA provides specialized coverage for exterior service lines and interior plumbing, making it an affordable alternative for homeowners looking to protect these specific areas of their home.

HomeServe, on the other hand, covers appliances, major home systems, and other home-related issues, making it a more traditional home warranty provider.

For more detailed information, you can refer to the sources (https://www.service-line-warranties-of-america.com/servi…/) and (https://www.service-line-warranties-of-america.com/bbb…/)

Please note the changes to the Trash Collection Schedule for Town of Sellersburg Residents in 2025.

This information is also available under the Streets and Sanitation Department page of this website.

Per the adoption of 2025-OR-019, Sanitation Charges will increase from $10.00 to $15.00 per can.

Services included in monthly Sanitation Charges are the following:

-Weekly Trash Collection

-Yard Waste Collection

-Spring and Fall Dumpster Use (Clean Week)

-Large Item Pick-Up

This increase is effective November 1, 2025, and will reflect on your December Utility Invoice.

Sanitation Charges Review Workshop was held on August 11, 2025. (Available for viewing on the Town’s YouTube Channel below)

2025-OR-019 was passed on the first reading on August 25, 2025.

2025-OR-019 was passed on the second reading on September 22, 2025.

The last review and increase to Sanitation Charges was approved in December of 2018.

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Here is the local ordinance that relates to fireworks. Enjoy and be safe!