Water Quality in WOLF LAKE, IN (46796)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 46796.

Total Violations

Health-Based

Monitoring / Reporting

Resolved

What does this mean?

41 of 41 violations have been resolved. 12 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 29 are monitoring or reporting violations (missed testing deadlines or late paperwork — not necessarily a water quality issue). Not all violations mean your water is unsafe. The EPA requires reporting even for minor administrative issues.

Water systems: 6 Population served: 475

Violations Detail (41 total)

Contaminant	Category	MCL Limit	Measured	Date	Status	Health Effects
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Mar 27, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Mar 27, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Mar 27, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Mar 27, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Mar 27, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Mar 27, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Aug 24, 2022	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Aug 24, 2022	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Aug 24, 2022	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Aug 24, 2022	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Aug 7, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Aug 7, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Aug 7, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Aug 7, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Aug 7, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Aug 7, 2022	Resolved	N/A
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Aug 4, 2022	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Aug 4, 2022	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Aug 4, 2022	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Jun 27, 2022	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Jun 27, 2022	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Jun 27, 2022	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Sep 1, 2021	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Sep 1, 2021	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Sep 1, 2021	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A

Violation Timeline

2024(6)

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 27Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 27Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 27Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 27Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 27Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 27Resolved

2023(3)

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Apr 30Resolved

How Does This Compare?

WOLF LAKE (46796) has 41 recorded violations, including 12 health-based. All violations have been resolved, which is a positive sign for current water quality. Consider testing your tap water independently for added peace of mind.

Recommended Water Filters

Based on the contaminants detected in your area, these filter types may help improve your water quality.

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

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Water Quality in WOLF LAKE, IN (46796)

What does this mean?

Violations Detail (41 total)

Violation Timeline

2024(6)

2023(3)

2022(23)

2021(9)

How Does This Compare?

Recommended Water Filters

UV Water Purifier

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