Water Quality in Michigan City, IN (46350)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 46350.
Active Health Violations
14 health-based violations found in the past 5 years, with at least one still unresolved. Contaminant levels have exceeded federal safety limits. Consider testing your tap water independently.
More violations than 98% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
44,763
Population
98
Water Systems
167
Violations (5yr)
14
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (98)
Michigan City Department Of Water Works
Laporte Water Works
2 health-basedKankakee Rest Area A-401 (Southbound)
Kankakee Rest Area A-402 (Northbound)
All resolvedKingsbury Inn Restaurant
Critchfield Elementary School
Road To Life Church
All resolvedIndian Trail Elementary School
Kingsbury Elementary School
1 health-basedEastside Fresh Meat
Plaza 30
1 health-basedDonahue Mini Mart
T.P. Orthodontics
Renaissance Academy
All resolvedMikes Country Store
Briar Leaf Golf Club
Heston Supper Club
Lakeshore Wholesale, Inc.
Satellite Inn
All resolvedLaporte Co. Ag. Assn. A/K/A Laporte Fair
Laporte Assembly Of God Church
Door Village Methodist Church
Ski Valley
Tom Moser'S Restaurant
T. P. Orthodontics
Thirty Nine North Conservancy District
All resolvedGarwood Farm Market
All resolvedBeacon Hills Center
Lambs Chapel United Methodist Church
Applegarth Properties, Llc
All resolvedLalumiere Inc. School
Lalumiere Inc. School
Lalumiere, Inc. School
Lalumiere, Inc. School
Tin City Grille
Legacy Hills Golf Club
Creek Ridge County Park (Hand Pump)
Door Village United Methodist
Laporte Armory
Cutty'S Resort Of No. Ind.
Commonwealth Business College
Springhill Mobile Home Court
5 health-basedLaporte County Library - Coolspring
Waterford Inn
All resolvedSpringville Free Methodist Church
Christ Gospel Church Of Laporte
Salem Chapel United Methodist Church
All resolvedSerenity Springs Resort/Campgrounds
All resolvedThe Last Roundup
Dine 219, Inc
All resolvedFinatec Llc
Harvest Time Church Of God
1 health-basedLaporte County Home
Plymouth Subdistrict
Messer Llc
All resolvedE-Pak Machinery, Inc.
Moon Glo Motel
Backroads Restaurant
Red Mill County Park
Luhr County Park Nature Center
All resolvedBluhm County Park
1 health-basedCreek Ridge County Park (Main Well)
All resolvedHoly Trinity Orthodox Church
Galena Elementary School
New Life Community Church Of Hope
All resolvedLaporte Regional Physicians Network
All resolvedSterno Delivery
Laporte County Library - Rolling Prairie
Kingsbury Fish & Wildlife Area
Galena Baptist Church
Laporte County Library - Fish Lake
All resolvedLaporte County Library - Hanna
1 health-basedHeston Hills Banquet/Conference Center
1 health-basedMidway Mhp-Margaret Howe
A. Bernacchi Greenhouses, Inc.
Loiss
Indiana Paging Network
1 health-basedHancock Fruit Farm
Rolling Timbers Park & Camp
Brunos Restaurant
Laporte County Library - Union Mills
All resolvedBeautiful Savior Church
Reverie, Llc
Boy'S Country Home
Maple Lane Standard
Mary Joe Motel
Alex Toth/Lalumiere,Inc School
Hancock Fruit Farm Acl
Veterans Of Foreign Wars Post 1130
New Philadelphia Church
Maple City Aviation
Laporte Co. Co-Op
Red Mill County Park - Eec
New Philadelphia Church
Rainbows Promise-Noahs Ark Presch & Dayc
All resolvedCamp Redmill/Canada Cabin
Mayflower Motel
Bethel Chapel
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2025
How Does This Compare?
Michigan City (46350) has more violations than 98% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 167.
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.
Reverse Osmosis System
Highly effective at removing heavy metals, dissolved solids, and a wide range of contaminants. Recommended for homes with lead or arsenic concerns.
Targets:Lead, Copper, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium
Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 certified
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
UV Water Purifier
Uses ultraviolet light to neutralize bacteria, viruses, and parasites without chemicals. Ideal for homes with microbial contamination concerns.
Targets:E. coli, Coliform, Giardia, Cryptosporidium
Look for:NSF/ANSI 55 (Class A) 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.