Water Quality in ELKHART, IN (46516)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 46516.

214

Total Violations

23

Health-Based

191

Monitoring / Reporting

210

Resolved

What does this mean?

210 of 214 violations have been resolved. 23 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 191 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: 51,195

Violations Detail (214 total)

ContaminantCategoryMCL LimitMeasuredDateStatusHealth Effects
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AAug 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
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJul 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Groundwater RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJul 10, 2025ActiveN/A
Groundwater RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJul 10, 2025ActiveN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AJul 8, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AJul 8, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AJul 8, 2025ResolvedN/A

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(20)

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Aug 31Resolved

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

Groundwater Rule

20

Jul 10Active

Groundwater Rule

20

Jul 10Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2D

Jul 8Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2D

Jul 8Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2D

Jul 8Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2D

Jul 8Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

5A

May 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

5A

May 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

5A

May 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

2024(25)

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Resolved

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 5Resolved

E. COLI

34

Aug 5Resolved

E. COLI

34

Aug 5Resolved

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

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Apr 30Resolved

E. COLI

34

Mar 5Resolved

E. COLI

34

Mar 5Resolved

E. COLI

34

Mar 5Resolved

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?

ELKHART (46516) has 214 recorded violations, including 23 health-based. 4 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

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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