Water Quality in Howe, IN (46746)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 46746.
Active Health Violations
12 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.
4,697
Population
58
Water Systems
74
Violations (5yr)
12
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (58)
Richard Cagley
Twin Mills Resort
Westedge Novelties, Inc.
All resolvedTwin Mills Resort
Howe Military School
Twin Mills Resort - North
1 health-basedTwin Mills Resort - South
All resolvedMoneys Foods (U.S.) Ltd.
Howe Military School
Multi-Plex, Inc.
Howe Military School
Holiday Inn Express (Howe)
Howe Market
Howe Restaurant
1 health-basedCampbell'S Fresh
Brighton Chapel Brethren Church, Inc
All resolvedShj Tobacco Inc.
All resolvedHowe Military Academy/Main Well
Travel Inn Motel
Messiah Fellowship - Commissary
All resolvedRed Owl Lounge
All resolvedCruiser Rv Llc
Cedar Lake Golf Course
All resolvedHowe Military Academy Summer Camp
Howe Bp
3 health-basedArc Opportunities
Super 8 Motel - Howe
Lund International
Mongo Tavern
All resolvedXavier Builders
Golden Buddha Restaurant
Keystone Rv Company - Plant 601
Howe United Methodist Church
2 health-basedDrv, Llc
Grandview Bend Community Association
1 health-basedSun Valley Rv
Star Mill Campground
Mamas Place
Crooked Creek Outpost
All resolvedMulti-Plex, Inc.
Multi-Plex, Inc.
Greenfield Mills, Inc
Messiah Fellowship Inc.
All resolvedLima Presbyterian Church
Lums Pizza & Mini Golf
Howe Family Pantry
2 health-basedSnapper'S Bar And Grill
All resolvedCreekside Kitchen
Indian Trail Amish School
Patriot Inn
2 health-basedMill Run Mobile Home Park
Lords Seed #2
Howe Military Academy Athletic Complex
Best Western-Howe
Lords Seed
Happiness Is Ice Cream
Curtis Creek Trout Station
Heritage Trail Amish School
All resolvedContaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
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 2022
How Does This Compare?
Howe (46746) 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
One of the few filtration methods effective at removing nitrates and nitrites. Essential for households with infants.
Targets:Nitrate, Nitrite, Dissolved Solids
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.