Water Quality in South Bend, IN (46530)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 46530.
Active Health Violations
22 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 97% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
31,598
Population
99
Water Systems
181
Violations (5yr)
22
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (99)
South Bend Water Works
Groundwater 115,000 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 4.7 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Mishawaka Utilities
Groundwater 49,675 people served
1 violation (5yr)
Elkhart Public Works And Utilities
All resolved Groundwater 46,455 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Goshen Water Utility
All resolved Groundwater 32,267 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Itr Concessions Co. - Travel Plaza 7
Groundwater 1,100 people served
0 violations
St. Pius X Church
Groundwater 910 people served
0 violations
Seven-Eleven #32578
4 health-based Groundwater 900 people served
12 violations (5yr)
· 4 health-based
Gkpp Inc.
All resolved Groundwater 818 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Itr Concessions Co.-Travel Plaza 8
Groundwater 675 people served
0 violations
Elkhart Rv Resort, Llc
2 health-based Groundwater 410 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· 2 health-based · All resolved
Grace Church
1 health-based Groundwater 400 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based · All resolved
The Shed
1 health-based Groundwater 370 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based · All resolved
Walgreens Drugstore #6965
All resolved Groundwater 370 people served
10 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Low Bobs
Groundwater 358 people served
0 violations
Knollwood Country Club
All resolved Groundwater 340 people served
21 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 3.1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Olins Juda Oasis
Groundwater 320 people served
0 violations
Granger Pantry - Marathon Station
Groundwater 302 people served
0 violations
Map Of Easton
All resolved Groundwater 285 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Dairy Queen - Granger
Groundwater 265 people served
0 violations
Granger Family Medicine
Groundwater 265 people served
0 violations
Bom Petroleum, Inc.
All resolved Groundwater 264 people served
10 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Kryder-Harr Veterinary Clinic
All resolved Groundwater 264 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Camp Shawadasi #9
Groundwater 250 people served
0 violations
Walgreens Store #11544 - Granger
All resolved Groundwater 240 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
The Nfluence Network, Inc.
2 health-based Groundwater 230 people served
7 violations (5yr)
· 2 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 5 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Ginger Valley, Inc.
Groundwater 224 people served
0 violations
Three Eggs Inc. Dba Copper Creek Cafe
Groundwater 220 people served
0 violations
Juday Creek Golf Course
2 health-based Groundwater 217 people served
3 violations (5yr)
· 2 health-based · All resolved
Capital Cove/M & L Financial Solutions
Groundwater 213 people served
0 violations
Granger Missionary Church
All resolved Groundwater 203 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
New Creation Fellowship Church
Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations
The Landing
2 health-based Groundwater 175 people served
21 violations (5yr)
· 2 health-based
Goddard School
All resolved Groundwater 175 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Sm Capital
1 health-based Groundwater 150 people served
5 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based · All resolved
Culvers
Groundwater 138 people served
0 violations
Yesterdays Food Spirits & Merriment
1 health-based Groundwater 126 people served
8 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based · All resolved
Harris Elementary
Groundwater 125 people served
0 violations
Capri Restaurant
2 health-based Groundwater 115 people served
3 violations (5yr)
· 2 health-based · All resolved
Topp Property Management Llc
Groundwater 115 people served
0 violations
Starz Academy Inc. #6
Groundwater 109 people served
0 violations
Sunny Haven Recreation Park
Groundwater 106 people served
0 violations
Mayfield Mobil
Groundwater 104 people served
0 violations
Granger Mills
All resolved Groundwater 100 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Nfluence Childcare Ministry
All resolved Groundwater 100 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Brunos Home Of The 24 Inch Pizza
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Morris Animal Hospital
Groundwater 97 people served
0 violations
Peace Lutheran Church
Groundwater 96 people served
0 violations
Pitt Stop/Mancinos
Groundwater 95 people served
0 violations
Fit Stop Granger
Groundwater 95 people served
0 violations
Capital Plaza Llc
All resolved Groundwater 92 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Michiana Chinese Christian Church
Groundwater 91 people served
0 violations
Calvary Christian School/Chapel
Groundwater 91 people served
0 violations
Itr Concessions Co. - Div. Office
Groundwater 90 people served
0 violations
Dairy Queen North
Groundwater 90 people served
0 violations
Bella Vita Coffee, Inc.
Groundwater 85 people served
0 violations
New Salem Umc - Church
1 health-based Groundwater 85 people served
10 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based · All resolved
Swingfixers Golf, Inc.
Groundwater 85 people served
0 violations
Kryder Veterinary Clinic Pc
All resolved Groundwater 84 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Michiana Community Church Of God
All resolved Groundwater 77 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
South Bend Clinic At Granger
Groundwater 76 people served
0 violations
St. Joseph Farm
All resolved Groundwater 75 people served
4 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
In Dept.Of Hwys-Toll Road Division
Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations
New Creation Fellowship Academy
Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations
Big C Lumber
1 health-based Groundwater 74 people served
3 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based
Lead tested: 0.17 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Cheris Rib Shack
Groundwater 70 people served
0 violations
Journey Church
All resolved Groundwater 70 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Autozone #4532
All resolved Groundwater 66 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Michiana Covenant Church
All resolved Groundwater 66 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Bittersweet Road Family Dentists
All resolved Groundwater 62 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Granger Family Dentistry
All resolved Groundwater 59 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Granger Bp
Groundwater 58 people served
0 violations
Good Shepherd United Methodist Church
All resolved Groundwater 51 people served
7 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
New Salem Umc - Preschool
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Community Wide Federal Credit Union
All resolved Groundwater 50 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Northern Indiana Surgery Center
1 health-based Groundwater 47 people served
3 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based
Lead tested: 0.54 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Sunny Haven Recreation Campground
Groundwater 45 people served
0 violations
Sunny Haven Recreation Park - Clubhouse
Groundwater 45 people served
0 violations
Vytec, Inc.
Groundwater 43 people served
0 violations
United States Postal Service (Granger)
All resolved Groundwater 42 people served
3 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Peerless-Midwest, Inc.
Groundwater 41 people served
0 violations
Advance Dental
1 health-based Groundwater 40 people served
4 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based · All resolved
The Dental Center
All resolved Groundwater 39 people served
8 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
The Dental Center - Granger
Groundwater 39 people served
0 violations
Elkhart Maintenance - Indot
Groundwater 38 people served
0 violations
Itr Concessions Co. - New Maintenance
Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations
Bittersweet Automotive Repair
Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations
Itr Concessions - Laporte Maintenance
Groundwater 33 people served
0 violations
Cp Industries
Groundwater 32 people served
0 violations
Itr Concessions Co.-Steuben Maint. Build
Groundwater 31 people served
0 violations
Itr Concessions Co.-Eastpoint Toll Plaza
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Glunz & Jensen
Groundwater 29 people served
0 violations
Westpoint Toll Plaza-Indot
Groundwater 27 people served
0 violations
Peace Lutheran School
Groundwater 26 people served
0 violations
Inspiration Cafe
Groundwater 26 people served
0 violations
Mirror Door Plaza
All resolved Groundwater 25 people served
5 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Drive & Shine Development, Inc.
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Camp Shawadasi #10
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Ninja Golf Village
All resolved Groundwater 25 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
The Hills At St. Joe Farm
All resolved Groundwater 25 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Contaminants Found
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
112 violations
Has active
NitrateHealth-Based
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
16 violations
Has active
Groundwater RuleHealth-Based
9 violations
Has active
Lead and Copper RuleHealth-Based
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
5 violations
Has active
E. COLIMonitoring
9 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
2 violations
Has active
NitriteMonitoring
Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.
2 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
1 violation
Has active
1,2-DichloropropaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
StyreneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Vinyl chlorideMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Carbon tetrachlorideMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Xylenes, TotalMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,1-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,2-DichloroethaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TolueneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,1,1-TrichloroethaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
BenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,2,4-TrichlorobenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TetrachloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
cis-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
p-DichlorobenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
trans-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TrichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
EthylbenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
CHLOROBENZENEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
o-DichlorobenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
DICHLOROMETHANEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,1,2-TrichloroethaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
ArsenicMonitoring
A naturally occurring element that can cause cancer and other health effects at high levels.
1 violation
All resolved
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limit5 ppb measured
Action level: 15 ppb
Sampled: Jan 2025
How Does This Compare?
South Bend (46530) has more violations than 97% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 181.
Fewer violations 97th percentile More violations
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.