Water Quality in VALPARAISO, IN (46385)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 46385.

392

Total Violations

27

Health-Based

365

Monitoring / Reporting

385

Resolved

What does this mean?

385 of 392 violations have been resolved. 27 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 365 are monitoring or reporting violations (missed testing deadlines or late paperwork — not necessarily a water quality issue). Not all violations mean your water is unsafe. The EPA requires reporting even for minor administrative issues.

Water systems: 42 Population served: 10,524

Violations Detail (392 total)

ContaminantCategoryMCL LimitMeasuredDateStatusHealth Effects
Groundwater RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/ASep 13, 2025ActiveN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJul 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJul 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJul 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJul 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
ArsenicHealth-BasedN/A0.015Jun 30, 2025ResolvedSkin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
ArsenicHealth-BasedN/A0.015Jun 30, 2025ResolvedSkin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
1,2-DichloropropaneMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
Radium-226MonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ResolvedIncreased risk of cancer
DICHLOROMETHANEMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ResolvedN/A

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(112)

Groundwater Rule

45

Sep 13Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Arsenic

02

Jun 30Resolved

Arsenic

02

Jun 30Resolved

1,2-Dichloropropane

03

Jun 30Resolved

Radium-226

03

Jun 30Resolved

DICHLOROMETHANE

03

Jun 30Resolved

trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene

03

Jun 30Resolved

1,1,2-Trichloroethane

03

Jun 30Resolved

Radium-228

03

Jun 30Resolved

Ethylbenzene

03

Jun 30Resolved

Trichloroethylene

03

Jun 30Resolved

1,1,1-Trichloroethane

03

Jun 30Resolved

1,2-Dichloroethane

03

Jun 30Resolved

Styrene

03

Jun 30Resolved

p-Dichlorobenzene

03

Jun 30Resolved

Vinyl chloride

03

Jun 30Resolved

Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U

03

Jun 30Resolved

CHLOROBENZENE

03

Jun 30Resolved

1,1-Dichloroethylene

03

Jun 30Resolved

o-Dichlorobenzene

03

Jun 30Resolved

Xylenes, Total

03

Jun 30Resolved

1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene

03

Jun 30Resolved

cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene

03

Jun 30Resolved

Benzene

03

Jun 30Resolved

Carbon tetrachloride

03

Jun 30Resolved

Toluene

03

Jun 30Resolved

Tetrachloroethylene

03

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

E. COLI

34

Jun 20Resolved

E. COLI

34

Jun 20Resolved

E. COLI

34

Jun 20Resolved

Groundwater Rule

20

Jun 13Resolved

Groundwater Rule

20

Jun 13Resolved

Groundwater Rule

20

Jun 13Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

E. COLI

34

May 22Resolved

E. COLI

34

May 22Resolved

E. COLI

34

May 22Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

5A

May 20Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

5A

May 20Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

5A

May 20Resolved

Public Notice

75

May 11Resolved

Public Notice

75

May 11Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Mar 31Resolved

Arsenic

02

Mar 31Resolved

Arsenic

02

Mar 31Resolved

Arsenic

02

Mar 31Resolved

1,1-Dichloroethylene

03

Mar 31Resolved

Styrene

03

Mar 31Resolved

Ethylbenzene

03

Mar 31Resolved

Ethylbenzene

03

Mar 31Resolved

Benzene

03

Mar 31Resolved

Benzene

03

Mar 31Resolved

1,2-Dichloroethane

03

Mar 31Resolved

Vinyl chloride

03

Mar 31Resolved

1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene

03

Mar 31Resolved

1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene

03

Mar 31Resolved

Radium-226

03

Mar 31Resolved

Radium-226

03

Mar 31Resolved

Radium-228

03

Mar 31Resolved

Radium-228

03

Mar 31Resolved

Carbon tetrachloride

03

Mar 31Resolved

Carbon tetrachloride

03

Mar 31Resolved

Trichloroethylene

03

Mar 31Resolved

Trichloroethylene

03

Mar 31Resolved

Tetrachloroethylene

03

Mar 31Resolved

Tetrachloroethylene

03

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Xylenes, Total

03

Mar 31Resolved

Xylenes, Total

03

Mar 31Resolved

DICHLOROMETHANE

03

Mar 31Resolved

DICHLOROMETHANE

03

Mar 31Resolved

Vinyl chloride

03

Mar 31Resolved

1,1-Dichloroethylene

03

Mar 31Resolved

Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U

03

Mar 31Resolved

Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U

03

Mar 31Resolved

cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene

03

Mar 31Resolved

cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene

03

Mar 31Resolved

o-Dichlorobenzene

03

Mar 31Resolved

o-Dichlorobenzene

03

Mar 31Resolved

p-Dichlorobenzene

03

Mar 31Resolved

p-Dichlorobenzene

03

Mar 31Resolved

trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene

03

Mar 31Resolved

trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene

03

Mar 31Resolved

1,1,1-Trichloroethane

03

Mar 31Resolved

1,1,1-Trichloroethane

03

Mar 31Resolved

1,2-Dichloropropane

03

Mar 31Resolved

1,2-Dichloropropane

03

Mar 31Resolved

1,1,2-Trichloroethane

03

Mar 31Resolved

1,1,2-Trichloroethane

03

Mar 31Resolved

CHLOROBENZENE

03

Mar 31Resolved

CHLOROBENZENE

03

Mar 31Resolved

Toluene

03

Mar 31Resolved

Toluene

03

Mar 31Resolved

Styrene

03

Mar 31Resolved

1,2-Dichloroethane

03

Mar 31Resolved

2024(80)

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Dec 31Active

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

27

Dec 31Active

TTHM

27

Dec 31Active

Arsenic

02

Dec 31Resolved

Arsenic

02

Dec 31Resolved

Arsenic

02

Dec 31Resolved

Arsenic

02

Dec 31Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

51

Dec 31Active

Lead and Copper Rule

51

Dec 31Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Oct 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Oct 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Oct 31Resolved

E. COLI

34

Oct 21Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Sep 30Resolved

Arsenic

03

Sep 30Resolved

Arsenic

03

Sep 30Resolved

Arsenic

03

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Aug 31Resolved

E. COLI

34

Aug 8Resolved

E. COLI

34

Aug 8Resolved

E. COLI

34

Aug 8Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Jun 30Resolved

Arsenic

03

Jun 30Resolved

Chlorine

27

Jun 30Resolved

Chlorine

27

Jun 30Resolved

Arsenic

03

Jun 30Resolved

Arsenic

03

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Apr 30Resolved

Arsenic

03

Mar 31Resolved

Arsenic

03

Mar 31Resolved

Arsenic

03

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Feb 29Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Feb 29Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Feb 29Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Feb 29Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Feb 29Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Feb 29Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Feb 29Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Feb 29Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Feb 29Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Feb 29Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Feb 29Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Feb 29Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Feb 29Resolved

How Does This Compare?

VALPARAISO (46385) has 392 recorded violations, including 27 health-based. 7 remain unresolved. Consider testing your tap water independently for added peace of mind.

Recommended Water Filters

Based on the contaminants detected in your area, these filter types may help improve your water quality.

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.

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