Water Quality in South Bend, IN (46628)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 46628.
Active Health Violations
1 health-based violation 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.
27,685
Population
33
Water Systems
55
Violations (5yr)
1
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (33)
South Bend Water Works
Mishawaka Utilities
Marsh Village Pantry #5637
All resolvedCalvary Baptist Church
Bobs 19th Hole
Old Tobacco Road
Elbel Golf Course
All resolvedAnderson Tv
Lydick Methodist Church
Northwest United Methodist Church, Inc.
Estes Express Lines
Towne Air Freight
Pejzas Lydick Tavern
1 health-basedRay Bird Ministries (Gymnasium)
All resolvedRay Bird Ministries - Lodge
All resolvedGranger Plaza
Abundant Life Fellowship
Oak Tree Community Church
State Line Trailer Park
Ray Bird Ministries - Bathhouse
All resolvedOak Tree Community Church
All resolvedArdmore Wesleyan Church
Niles Tastee Freez
Foegley Landscape, Inc. Well #2
All resolvedFoegley Landscape, Inc.-Well #1
Carriage House
All resolvedTowne Air Freight - South
Chain O Lakes Conservation Club
All resolvedFirst Brethren Church/Ardmore
T Force Freight
All resolvedWest Edison Church Of God
All resolvedKenrose Motel
Ohana Heritage Foundation Dba A Rosie Pl
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
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?
South Bend (46628) has more violations than 91% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 55.
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.