Water Quality in Michigan City, IN (46371)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 46371.
Active Health Violations
6 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 88% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
3,396
Population
30
Water Systems
40
Violations (5yr)
6
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (30)
Michigan City Department Of Water Works
Laporte Water Works
2 health-basedSauk Trail Rest Park
Coolspring Elementary School
Springfield Elementary School
Pine Elementary School
Superior Industrial Properties-East Ep
First Christian Church
All resolvedSt. Anthony Memorial Woodland Health Ctr
2 health-basedNowhere Bar & Grill
All resolvedJunction City Truck Stop
Srp Properties, Llc
Rolling Prairie United Methodist Church
House Of Fara - Pinola
All resolvedColonial Mobile Court
1 health-basedJodhs Properties Llc
Share Foundation
Rolling Prairie
Vfw Post 9423
All resolvedCo-Alliance L.L.P. Rolling Prairie
Prairie Tavern, Inc.
Art'S Mobil Service Station
Hudson Lake Tavern
All resolvedSacred Heart Apostolic School
1 health-basedSacred Heart Apostolic School
Valley Hills Golf Course
Sun Acre Farms Migrant Camp
Int'L Vision, Inc. Dba Equipment Express
Indiana Dept. Of Transportation
Veterans Of Foreign Wars Post 1130
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 2023
How Does This Compare?
Michigan City (46371) has more violations than 88% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 40.
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
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.