Water Quality in South Bend, IN (46506)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 46506.
Active Health Violations
7 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.
9,994
Population
42
Water Systems
45
Violations (5yr)
7
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (42)
South Bend Water Works
Mishawaka Utilities
Bremen Water Department
1 health-basedPla-Mor Campground, Inc.
3 health-basedCommunity Gospel Church
Lakeville Bellmart Bp
Community Gospel Church
All resolvedBell-Mart Amoco - Granger
1 health-basedRuperts Resort Campground
Ruperts Resort Lakefront
Sandy Ridge Mennonite Church
Bremen Missionary Church
Biddle Point Inn
St. Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Church
All resolvedSprig O`Mint Golf Club, Inc.
Bremen Church Of God
All resolvedDutchmaid Eatery & Gifts
South Richland Conservancy District
Hm Finishing, Llc
All resolvedAli Mays Kitchen
Burlington Amish School
All resolvedPla-Mor Campground, Inc.
Pla-Mor Campground, Inc. - West
Shamrock Hills Rv
All resolvedMidwest Lumber & Dimension Inc. Plant #2
Dausman Prairie Amish School
All resolvedDigger Specialties Corporate Office
1 health-basedMadison Manufacturing
Rentown Variety Store
Midwest Lumber & Dimension Inc. Plant #1
Joyful Echoes Amish School
All resolvedRolling Meadow Amish School
All resolvedSouth Beech Amish School #1
All resolvedDaily Bread Market
All resolvedQueen Road Mobile Home Park
All resolvedUnited Pentecostal Church
Whispering Knoll Amish School
1 health-basedBiddle Point - Event/Restaurant Building
All resolvedSprig-O-Mint Golf Course
Sprig O`Mint
Sprig O`Mint
Sprig O`Mint
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
A naturally occurring element that can cause cancer and other health effects at high levels.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jul 2025
Copper (Cu)
Exceeds limitSampled: Jan 2023
How Does This Compare?
South Bend (46506) has more violations than 88% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 45.
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.