Water Quality in Elkhart, IN (46565)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 46565.
Past Health-Based Violations
16 health-based violations were found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 119 monitoring/reporting violations.
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.
9,014
Population
48
Water Systems
135
Violations (5yr)
16
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (48)
Elkhart Public Works And Utilities
All resolvedGoshen Water Utility
All resolvedShipshewana Water Works
All resolvedShore Mennonite Church/Rainbow Years
Marion Mennonite Church
All resolvedLakepark Industries Of Indiana
Shipshewana Campground, Inc./South Well
Eash Sales
Shipshewana Church Of The Nazarene
Patriot Homes/Lincoln Park
Crossroads Baptist Church
All resolvedMichiana Baptist Camp
Michiana Baptist Camp - Kitchen
Master Craft, Inc.
Riverside Campgrounds
E & S Sales
Brethren Retreat Center
1 health-basedDutch Creek Farm Animal Park
2 health-basedPallet One, Inc.
Alpha Building Center
All resolvedHebron Fellowship Amish Church/School
Foundation Community Church
All resolvedCommunity Christian Academy
K-Z, Inc. Well #4
Valley Line Amish School
Shipshe View Amish School
Lima United Methodist Church
1 health-basedForks Rv
Shipshe Investment Properties, Llc
Hidden Cove Amish School
All resolvedCornerstone Baptist Church
Northside Amish School
4 health-basedWest Yoder Amish School
All resolvedBlue Ridge Amish School
Seybert Trail Amish School
All resolvedVan Buren Hills Amish School #2
4 health-basedTilfert Lake Amish School
All resolvedNewbury Hills Amish School
Shipshe Meadows Amish School
1 health-basedYoder Center Amish School
All resolvedTownline Square Amish School
1 health-basedPigeon River Amish School
1 health-basedPaige Creek Amish School
1 health-basedMaster Craft Inc.
Shipshe Pizza
All resolvedSunny Slope Apartments
All resolvedWellspring Components, Llc
Double Eagle Custom Truck Sleepers
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2023
How Does This Compare?
Elkhart (46565) has more violations than 97% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 135.
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
One of the few filtration methods effective at removing nitrates and nitrites. Essential for households with infants.
Targets:Nitrate, Nitrite, Dissolved Solids
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.