Water is a vital resource for all citizens of LaPorte County.
Water is essential for agriculture and industry, as well as for
recreation and drinking. A healthy environment and economy requires
clean water and healthy watersheds. This publication gives basic
information about the surface and ground water resources of LaPorte
County, and discusses human activities that may be affecting those
water resources.
LaPorte County is located in
northwest Indiana and has an area of 608 square miles or
389,120 acres. Elevation in the county ranges from 581
feet to 957 feet, and the population in 1990 was
107,066. The LaPorte County climate is temperate, with
average monthly temperatures ranging from 24°F in
January to 73°F in July.
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