Water Quality in South Bend, IN (46614)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 46614.
Active Health Violations
14 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 91% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
29,602
Population
41
Water Systems
58
Violations (5yr)
14
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (41)
South Bend Water Works
Mishawaka Utilities
St Peter&St Paul Chruch
Trinity Evangelical Church
St. Mary Of The Assumption/School
Kingdom Hall Of The Jehovahs Witnesses
All resolvedUnited Pentecostal
St. Judes Church/School
Hillside Missionary Church
Provident Ministries
St. Peter And Paul Hall
All resolvedCoffee Mug Restaurant
Mcclure Oil Corp. Store #51
Sacred Heart Of Jesus Christ Catholic Ch
1 health-basedKern Road Mennonite Church
Family Broadcasting Corporation
1 health-basedKingdom Hall
All resolvedSouth Side Church Of God
1 health-basedSouth Bend Francis Club
2 health-basedSt. Peter And Paul Church
Faith Christian Chapel
1 health-basedR & B Car Co., Inc.
All resolvedRieth-Riley Construction Co, Inc.
1 health-basedCdi - School
All resolvedCdi
Klines Woodland Inn, Inc.
Walsh & Kelly, Inc.
Berliner & Marx Adell Corporation
St. Johns United Church Of Christ
1 health-basedCamp Millhouse
2 health-basedSumption Prairie United Methodist Church
All resolvedGreater Faith Fellowship
Dr. Eric Mast Medical Office
Lillys Phillips 66
Mittler Suppy, Inc.
Southside Christian Church
All resolvedNew Beginnings Comm. Fellowship Church
2 health-basedCamp Millhouse
Stres Core Inc.
Sunset Village & Rv Park
2 health-basedRobin Hood Golf Course
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.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2025
How Does This Compare?
South Bend (46614) has more violations than 91% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 58.
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.