Water Quality in South Bend, IN (46615)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 46615.

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

14,190

Population

11

Water Systems

9

Violations (5yr)

2

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (11)

South Bend Water Works

Groundwater 115,000 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 4.7 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Mishawaka Utilities

Groundwater 49,675 people served
1 violation (5yr)

Suburban Utilities-El Paco

Purchased groundwater 1,000 people served
0 violations

Suburban Utilities/Riverlan

Purchased groundwater 600 people served
0 violations

Camp Tannadoonah Welcome Center

Groundwater 220 people served
0 violations

Camp Tannadoonah Main Lodge

Groundwater 220 people served
1 violation (5yr)

Camp Tannadoonah Dining Hall

Groundwater 220 people served
0 violations

Camp To-Pe-Ne-Bee, Boy Scouts

Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations

Temple Beth-El South Bend

All resolved
Groundwater 39 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Hannah & Friends

2 health-based
Groundwater 32 people served
5 violations (5yr) · 2 health-based · All resolved

Logan Community Resources

All resolved
Groundwater 30 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0.36 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

5 violations
Has active
E. COLIMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

1 violation
Has active
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

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

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0.36 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

How Does This Compare?

South Bend (46615) has more violations than 65% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 9.

Fewer violations 65th 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.

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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