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
Ogden Dunes Water Department
Ogden Dunes Water
1 health-basedPortage Jr. Miss Softball Inc.
All resolvedMax Grab And Go
2 health-basedWoodland Village/Mr Wc Hale
Portage Parks Dept - Imagination Glen
1 health-basedDons Trailer Court
Ryans Talk Of Town Bar
Dunes Den Lounge
Jack And Jill Mhp/Patrick Shay
Jacobs Mobile Home Park
Treasure Chest Marina Inc.
Evergreen Mhp
Crown Point Church Of God
Kouts Christdelphian Ecclesia, Inc.
Midwest Steel Employees Asso
Marquette Yacht Club
Iglesia Evangelica De Cristo
1 health-basedNorthern Plant Services, Ltd
All resolvedSleepy Hollow Motel
Konrady Plastics, Inc
All resolvedThe Hillbilly Grill
Isa Manufacturing, Inc.
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
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 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.
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.