Water Quality in South Bend, IN (46619)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 46619.
Active Health Violations
4 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 94% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
21,729
Population
32
Water Systems
74
Violations (5yr)
4
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (32)
South Bend Water Works
Mishawaka Utilities
Holy Family Church
South Bend Country Club
Great Lakes Auto Auction
Holy Family School
South Bend Country Club
All resolvedGoodwill Industries Of Michiana, Inc.
All resolvedVeldmans Service Center, Inc.
Country Cupboard
1 health-basedJehovahs Witness - West Congregation
Bowler'S Golf Course
Bowlers Country Club
The 4 Of Us Rock Cafe Dba Fire Rock Cafe
All resolvedMike'S Place
South Bend Motor Speedway/Pit Concession
South Bend Motor Speedway/Turn 3 Concess
South Bend Motor Speedway/Concession
Iglesia Bautista Libertad
All resolvedJaworskis Market
Matthys Farm Market
All resolvedWest Winds
All resolvedS.B.J.A.T.C.
Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church
Veldmans Auto Parts, Inc.
1 health-basedSnyder Farms
Second Baptist Church
All resolvedSummer Song
Westwood Motel
Royal Inn
2 health-basedMacallister Machinery
Mayflower Apostolic Church
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 (46619) has more violations than 94% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 74.
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.