Public water system · IN5271014
ActiveSouth Bend Water Works
Community water system in St. Joseph County, Indiana, drawing primarily on groundwater.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
115,000
Service connections
46,000
Primary source
GW
Groundwater
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-01 | 3A | 8000 | No | Archived |
| 2013-07-01 | 27 | 2950 | No | Resolved |
| 2013-07-01 | 27 | 2456 | No | Resolved |
| 2013-04-01 | 27 | 2950 | No | Resolved |
| 2013-04-01 | 27 | 2456 | No | Resolved |
| 2012-08-16 | 34 | 3014 | No | Resolved |
| 2009-01-01 | 53 | 5000 | No | Resolved |
| 2002-01-01 | 03 | 1036 | No | Resolved |
| 2002-01-01 | 03 | 1035 | No | Resolved |
| 2002-01-01 | 03 | 1005 | No | Resolved |
| 2002-01-01 | 03 | 1074 | No | Resolved |
| 2002-01-01 | 03 | 1036 | No | Resolved |
South Bend Water Works: frequently asked questions
Is South Bend Water Works's water safe to drink?
South Bend Water Works is an active community water system regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act, overseen by the IN state drinking water program. EPA SDWA violation and enforcement records for this system are being added to AquaCensus from EPA ECHO; consult EPA ECHO or your annual Consumer Confidence Report for its current compliance status.
Who runs South Bend Water Works?
South Bend Water Works (PWSID IN5271014) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the IN state drinking water program.
How many people does South Bend Water Works serve?
South Bend Water Works reports serving 115,000 people through 46,000 service connections in St. Joseph County, Indiana.
Where does South Bend Water Works get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as groundwater.
Other water systems in St. Joseph County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mishawaka Utilities | St. Joseph | 49,675 | Community | Groundwater |
| Sturgis | St. Joseph | 11,920 | Community | Groundwater |
| Three Rivers | St. Joseph | 7,905 | Community | Groundwater |
| University of Notre Dame | St. Joseph | 7,400 | Community | Groundwater |
| Walkerton Light & Water | St. Joseph | 2,262 | Community | Groundwater |
| Sisters of Holy Cross-St. Marys College | St. Joseph | 2,111 | Community | Groundwater |