Water Quality in Michigan City, IN (46346)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 46346.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

1,358

Population

5

Water Systems

14

Violations (5yr)

2

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (5)

Michigan City Department Of Water Works

Surface water 33,996 people served
2 violations (5yr)

Laporte Water Works

2 health-based
Groundwater 22,197 people served
3 violations (5yr) · 2 health-based

Kingsford Heights Water

Groundwater 1,800 people served
2 violations (5yr)
Lead tested: 1.5 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Victory Grill

All resolved
Groundwater 88 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Rumors Restaurant & Bar

All resolved
Groundwater 29 people served
5 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Contaminants Found

Groundwater RuleHealth-Based
1 violation
Has active
Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleHealth-Based
1 violation
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

7 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

2 violations
Has active
TTHMMonitoring
1 violation
Has active
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
1 violation
Has active
NitrateMonitoring

At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
1.5 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2022

How Does This Compare?

Michigan City (46346) has more violations than 73% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 14.

Fewer violations 73th percentile More violations

Recommended Water Filters

Based on health-based violations detected in your area, these filter types are commonly used to address similar contaminants. Consult your water utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current data.

Activated Carbon Filter

Excellent for removing chlorine, chloramine, and disinfection byproducts like THMs and HAAs. Available as pitcher filters, countertop, or under-sink units.

Targets:THMs, HAAs, Chlorine, Chloramine, Taste & Odor

Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 & 53 certified

Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.

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