Water Quality in South Bend, IN (46637)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 46637.
Active Health Violations
2 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 86% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
16,200
Population
24
Water Systems
42
Violations (5yr)
2
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (24)
South Bend Water Works
Mishawaka Utilities
Christ The King Catholic Church
Jsb Petro Inc
All resolvedSpeedway #5153
Speedway #8532
St. Patrick Park
All resolvedRoseland Park
All resolvedBack Room Restaurant
Healthwin Hospital
933 One Stop
All resolvedNorthway Church Of Christ
Bendix Woods Park
All resolvedSpicer Lake County Park
All resolvedBills Bar-B-Que
Lost Pines Lodge
All resolvedSpi Industries - Kando Properties Llc
All resolvedStateline Plaza
Us 31 Supply
Relax Inn
1 health-basedLeisure Acres (Twin Mills Resort)
1 health-basedVfw Post 604
American Pancake House
All resolvedDollar General - South Bend
All resolvedContaminants 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.
Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.
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 (46637) has more violations than 86% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 42.
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.