Water Quality in South Bend, IN (46544)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 46544.
Active Health Violations
1 health-based violation 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 96% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
31,077
Population
33
Water Systems
99
Violations (5yr)
1
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (33)
South Bend Water Works
Mishawaka Utilities
The Vineyard Church
Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Public Library
Cedar Road Missionary Church
George Wilson Park
All resolvedCoalbush Methodist Church
Forest River Odyssey Division
Hillcrest Baptist Church
All resolvedUjl Property In Dba Bittersweet Terrace
All resolvedSisters-St. Francis Perpetual Adoration
Ameri-Kart Corp.
Forest River Inc. - Plant 6
All resolvedU.S. Cargo
All resolvedGranger Station Lot 4
Laidig Inc.
Boner Elem. School
New Testament Bible Church
1 health-basedDog N Mug Drive In
Sunny Haven (Pool)
Forest River Service Center
Lehman Orthodontic Office
First English Lutheran
The Soccer Box
Valley Screen Process Company
All resolvedForest River, Inc. Plant 500
Sunny Haven (Pool)
Forest River - Rance Aluminum, Div. 46
All resolvedWawasee Episcopal Conf. Center
Norwest Bank
Kids Kove Daycare
All resolvedFulmer House Bed & Breakfast & More
Kelley Manufacturing
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2025
How Does This Compare?
South Bend (46544) has more violations than 96% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 99.
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.
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.