Mishawaka Water Quality

Indiana

Health Violations

The tap water in Mishawaka, Indiana is served by 2 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 49,820 people. 1 health-based violation are on record, most recently for 5000 in 2008. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.

2
Water Systems
49,820
Population Served
1
Total Violations
1
Health-Based Violations

Drinking water in Mishawaka, Indiana is delivered through 2 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 49,820 people. Each system is tracked in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act, which requires testing for regulated contaminants, consumer notification of violations, and publication of an annual Consumer Confidence Report.

The SDWIS record for Mishawaka shows 1 total violation across all 2 systems, of which 1 is health-based, meaning either a Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) was exceeded or a required treatment technique was not followed. Contaminants cited in health-based violations include 5000. 9 TRI-reporting industrial facilities are also located within the city limits.

A past EPA violation does not mean the water is currently unsafe, utilities are required to notify customers and remediate under state primacy oversight. For current water-quality status and treatment practices, review your local utility's most recent Consumer Confidence Report or contact the Indiana drinking water program. All records above reflect federal EPA SDWIS data and are not independently verified against state databases.

Community Water Systems

System Name Pop. Served Violations Status
MISHAWAKA UTILITIES 49,675 0 Clean
SISTERS-ST. FRANCIS PERPETUAL ADORATION 145 1 Health

Does this city have health-based water violations?

Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels that exceeded EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs). This does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe.

Contaminant Begin Date
5000 2008-01-01

TRI Facilities in Mishawaka

Facility Total Releases
Sampson Fiberglass Inc. 267.4K lbs
Jackel Inc 40.3K lbs
Janco Engineered Products LLC 21.9K lbs
Am General LLC 19.5K lbs
Siemens Healthineers 18.3K lbs
Ncp Coatings LLC 9.1K lbs
Standard Motor Products Inc 2.3K lbs
Lci - 039B 0 lbs
Steel Technologies LLC 0 lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mishawaka, Indiana water safe to drink?
Mishawaka is served by 2 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 49,820 people. 1 health-based violation have been recorded. A past violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe, systems are required to notify customers and resolve issues. Contact your local water utility for current status.
How many water violations does Mishawaka have?
Mishawaka water systems have a total of 1 violation on record in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, of which 1 is health-based (MCL exceedances). The remaining violations are monitoring or reporting violations.
What contaminants were found in Mishawaka water?
Health-based violations for Mishawaka water systems include the following contaminants: 5000. Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
How many water systems serve Mishawaka?
2 EPA-regulated community water systems serve Mishawaka, Indiana, collectively covering approximately 49,820 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
Where does Mishawaka get its drinking water?
Mishawaka's water supply comes from 2 EPA-regulated community water systems. Source type data is not available for all systems. For detailed supply information, contact your local water utility. Source: EPA SDWIS.
Are there pollution sources near Mishawaka?
Yes, 9 EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) facilities are registered in Mishawaka, Indiana, reporting a combined 378.7K lbs of toxic chemical releases. TRI data reflects self-reported emissions; it does not measure exposure or health effects. Source: EPA TRI.

About This Data

Water system data comes from the EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Violations are reported by state agencies to EPA and include both health-based (MCL exceedances) and monitoring/reporting violations.

A reported violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe to drink. Many violations are resolved quickly, and public water systems are required to notify customers of significant issues. For current water quality, contact your local water utility.

TRI facility data comes from the EPA Toxic Release Inventory. Facilities shown are those that self-report to the TRI program. PlainEnviro presents this data without advocacy framing.

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Data sourced from U.S. EPA environmental datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainEnviro Editorial