Water Quality in Valparaiso, IN (46368)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 46368.

Past Health-Based Violations

5 health-based violations were found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 41 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 89% of US ZIP codes.

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

40,301

Population

24

Water Systems

46

Violations (5yr)

5

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (24)

Valparaiso Department Of Water Works

Groundwater 36,000 people served
0 violations

Ogden Dunes Water Department

Purchased surface water 1,480 people served
0 violations

Ogden Dunes Water

1 health-based
Purchased surface water 1,110 people served
10 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0.63 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Portage Jr. Miss Softball Inc.

All resolved
Groundwater 1,000 people served
5 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Max Grab And Go

2 health-based
Groundwater 603 people served
16 violations (5yr) · 2 health-based · All resolved

Woodland Village/Mr Wc Hale

Groundwater 500 people served
0 violations

Portage Parks Dept - Imagination Glen

1 health-based
Groundwater 120 people served
5 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Dons Trailer Court

Groundwater 110 people served
0 violations

Ryans Talk Of Town Bar

Groundwater 102 people served
0 violations

Dunes Den Lounge

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Jack And Jill Mhp/Patrick Shay

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Jacobs Mobile Home Park

Groundwater 90 people served
0 violations

Treasure Chest Marina Inc.

Groundwater 90 people served
0 violations

Evergreen Mhp

Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations

Crown Point Church Of God

Groundwater 51 people served
0 violations

Kouts Christdelphian Ecclesia, Inc.

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Midwest Steel Employees Asso

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Marquette Yacht Club

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Iglesia Evangelica De Cristo

1 health-based
Groundwater 45 people served
6 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Northern Plant Services, Ltd

All resolved
Groundwater 32 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Sleepy Hollow Motel

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Konrady Plastics, Inc

All resolved
Groundwater 27 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

The Hillbilly Grill

Groundwater 27 people served
0 violations

Isa Manufacturing, Inc.

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

30 violations
All resolved
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-Based
2 violations
All resolved
Groundwater RuleHealth-Based
1 violation
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
3 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

2 violations
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

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

2 violations
All resolved
NitriteMonitoring

Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.

1 violation
All resolved
E. COLIMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0.63 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2022

How Does This Compare?

Valparaiso (46368) has more violations than 89% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 46.

Fewer violations 89th 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.

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

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.

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