Water Quality in Elkhart, IN (46553)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 46553.
Active Health Violations
9 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 93% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
3,828
Population
63
Water Systems
63
Violations (5yr)
9
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (63)
Elkhart Public Works And Utilities
All resolvedGoshen Water Utility
All resolvedCountry Custom Slaughterhouse
Smart Cabinetry
Kz, Inc. Well #3
All resolvedNew Paris Missionary Church
All resolvedSalem Mennonite Church
Kmc Controls
Smoker Craft Bldg. #27
Veada Industries, Inc. (Building #7)
Better Way Products (Plant #1)
Hoskins Mfg Company Well #1
Rotational Molding Technologies
Rotational Molding Technologies- Well #4
All resolvedBetter Way Partners, Llc (Plant #6)
Better Way Partners, Llc (Plant# 5)
All resolvedCutting Edge Machine And Tool
Burger Dairy Co.
New Paris Creamery
Smoker Craft Bldg. #28/32
Bethany Community Church
All resolvedNew Paris Creamery
Sb21, Inc.
1 health-basedTurtle Top (Plant #1)
Superior Finish Drinking Water
Veada Industries, Inc.- Office #1
Veada Industries, Inc. - Canvas Plant #4
All resolvedMaple Grove Church Of The Brethren
Kz, Inc. Well #2
1 health-basedVeada Industries, Inc. (Building #8)
All resolvedWorld Missionary Press
4 health-basedVictory Christian Fellowship
Smoker Craft Bldg. #5
Veada Industries, Inc/Dips & Dogs
All resolvedTurtle Top (Plant #2)
All resolvedCharleston
All resolvedRoyal Express
Veada Industries, Inc. - Van Div. #2 & 9
Hoover Field
2 health-basedHoskins Mfg Co. - Well #2
Kz, Inc. Well #1
All resolvedNeighbors Countryside Market
Smoker Craft Bldg. #23
1 health-basedBetter Way Partners, Llc (Plant # 3)
Smoker Craft Bldg. #17
Hoskins Mfg Co. - Well #3
New Paris Industries, Inc.
Smoker Craft Bldg. #11/12
Landmark Bar & Grille
Veada Industries, Inc. (Building #9)
Veada Industries, Inc. - Woodshop #3
Smoker Craft Bldg. #11
New Paris Medical Clinic
All resolvedSmoker Craft Bldg. #3
Simply Sweet
Smoker Craft Bldg. # 18/26
Sunnyside Park - New Paris
All resolvedOil Lamp Rest Corp.
Smoker Craft Bldg. #14
Flexsteel, Inc.
Smoker Craft Bldg. #24
Carter Lumber
Juday'S Slaughtering
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jul 2025
How Does This Compare?
Elkhart (46553) has more violations than 93% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 63.
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.