Water Quality in Elkhart, IN (46516)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 46516.
Active Health Violations
5 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 92% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
31,871
Population
43
Water Systems
54
Violations (5yr)
5
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (43)
Elkhart Public Works And Utilities
All resolvedGoshen Water Utility
All resolvedSpeedway #5160
Maple Valley Mhp
Swift Prepared Foods
All resolvedJimtown Baseball And Softball Complex
2 health-basedHarley Holben Elementary
Three Oaks Mobile Home Park
Industrial Axle Company, Llc.
All resolved(Formerly) Subway #13317
Sunnyside Mennonite Church
All resolvedGreat Lakes Forest Products (Plant #1)
Bethany Missionary
Skyline Corp - Elkhart
American Millwork, Llc
All resolvedFirst Brethren Church Of Elkhart
All resolvedGoshen Church Of Christ
All resolved71347 County Road 23 - New Paris Llc
All resolvedGreat Lakes Forest Products, Inc-Plant 3
Industrial Axle Company, Llc.
1 health-basedMedallion Plastics - Plant 2
Ideal Beach Bathhouse
Ideal Beach
1 health-basedMedallion Plastics - Plant 1
Sunshine Caterers
Green Stream Company
Venture Welding-Div Of Banks North Bldg.
Jjs Barbecue
Great Lakes Forest Products, Inc-Plant 2
All resolvedOld Orchard Golf Course
Island Park/Elkhart City Parks
Hy-Line Enterprises - Holdings Llc
Elkhart County Community Baptist Church
1 health-basedAl-Ko Paint Shop
Banks Lumber Co., Inc. Plant #2
Banks Lumber Co., Inc. Plant #1
Banks Lumber Co., Inc. Corp. Office
Patriot Homes - Plant 7
Oak Hills Golf Course (Drinking Fountain
Vesuvio Pizza
Gte North, Inc.
Elkhart General Hospital -Emergency Well
Bradys Motel
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2025
How Does This Compare?
Elkhart (46516) has more violations than 92% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 54.
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.