Water Quality in Michigan City, IN (46532)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 46532.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

1,921

Population

10

Water Systems

25

Violations (5yr)

9

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (10)

Michigan City Department Of Water Works

Surface water 33,996 people served
2 violations (5yr)

Laporte Water Works

2 health-based
Groundwater 22,197 people served
3 violations (5yr) · 2 health-based

Hamlet Water Works

Groundwater 801 people served
4 violations (5yr)
Lead tested: 4.4 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Oregon-Davis Elementary & High School

All resolved
Groundwater 575 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 12.1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Kingsford Expo 66

6 health-based
Groundwater 503 people served
10 violations (5yr) · 6 health-based

Norton Packaging Inc.

Groundwater 70 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Maggies Down Under

All resolved
Groundwater 50 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Economy Inn

1 health-based
Groundwater 47 people served
4 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

First Freewill Baptist Church

Groundwater 45 people served
0 violations

Wildwood Motel

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

9 violations
All resolved
Groundwater RuleHealth-Based
2 violations
Has active
Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleHealth-Based
1 violation
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

3 violations
Has active
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.

2 violations
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
1 violation
Has active
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
1 violation
Has active
Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
1 violation
Has active
E. COLIMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Approaching limit
12.1 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2024

How Does This Compare?

Michigan City (46532) has more violations than 82% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 25.

Fewer violations 82th 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.

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. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.

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