South Bend Water Works
Published drinking-water records and contacts for South Bend Water Works. System IN5271014. Review sources and dates; not a real-time water assessment.
- System ID
- IN5271014
- State or territory
- IN
- Published population served
- 115000
- System type (source code)
- CWS
Published records and dates
- PFAS / lithium (EPA UCMR 5): 540 — 2023-10-24 – 2024-05-14
- Lead and copper monitoring summaries: 16 — 1992-07-01 – 2025-12-31
- Indiana IDEM PFAS study — Phase 3: 684 — 2023-04-19 – 2023-09-25
- Indiana IDEM PFAS study — Phase 3 resampling: 703 — 2023-12-04 – 2024-02-14
Missing records here do not mean the provider did not test. Published records are not a real-time assessment of your tap water.
Read the provider’s annual water quality report
Report link listed: 2026-09-19. This is not the report’s sampling date.
Published testing results
Selected recent records are shown below. Different sampling locations and dates are not interchangeable. These excerpts are not a complete testing history.
“<” means below the stated reporting limit, not zero. A reported measurement alone is not a safety verdict. Read an example
| Substance | Published result | Reporting limit | Sample date | Sampling location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11Cl-PF3OUdS | < 0.005 µg/L | 0.005 µg/L | 2024-05-14 | Treatment Plant #10 / EP010 |
| 4:2 FTS | < 0.003 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | 2024-05-14 | Treatment Plant #6 / EP006 |
| 6:2 FTS | < 0.005 µg/L | 0.005 µg/L | 2024-05-14 | Treatment Plant #10 / EP010 |
| 8:2 FTS | < 0.005 µg/L | 0.005 µg/L | 2024-05-14 | Treatment Plant #6 / EP006 |
| 9Cl-PF3ONS | < 0.002 µg/L | 0.002 µg/L | 2024-05-14 | Treatment Plant #10 / EP010 |
| ADONA | < 0.003 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | 2024-05-14 | Treatment Plant #6 / EP006 |
| HFPO-DA | < 0.005 µg/L | 0.005 µg/L | 2024-05-14 | Treatment Plant #10 / EP010 |
| NEtFOSAA | < 0.005 µg/L | 0.005 µg/L | 2024-05-14 | Treatment Plant #10 / EP010 |
| NFDHA | < 0.02 µg/L | 0.02 µg/L | 2024-05-14 | Treatment Plant #6 / EP006 |
| NMeFOSAA | < 0.006 µg/L | 0.006 µg/L | 2024-05-14 | Treatment Plant #10 / EP010 |
| PFBA | 0.0050 µg/L | 0.005 µg/L | 2024-05-14 | Treatment Plant #10 / EP010 |
| PFBS | < 0.003 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | 2024-05-14 | Treatment Plant #6 / EP006 |
| PFDA | < 0.003 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | 2024-05-14 | Treatment Plant #6 / EP006 |
| PFDoA | < 0.003 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | 2024-05-14 | Treatment Plant #6 / EP006 |
| PFEESA | < 0.003 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | 2024-05-14 | Treatment Plant #6 / EP006 |
| PFHpA | < 0.003 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | 2024-05-14 | Treatment Plant #6 / EP006 |
| PFHpS | < 0.003 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | 2024-05-14 | Treatment Plant #6 / EP006 |
| PFHxA | < 0.003 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | 2024-05-14 | Treatment Plant #6 / EP006 |
| PFHxS | < 0.003 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | 2024-05-14 | Treatment Plant #6 / EP006 |
| PFMBA | < 0.003 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | 2024-05-14 | Treatment Plant #10 / EP010 |
| PFMPA | < 0.004 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | 2024-05-14 | Treatment Plant #6 / EP006 |
| PFNA | < 0.004 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | 2024-05-14 | Treatment Plant #10 / EP010 |
| PFOA | < 0.004 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | 2024-05-14 | Treatment Plant #10 / EP010 |
| PFOS | < 0.004 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | 2024-05-14 | Treatment Plant #6 / EP006 |
| PFPeA | < 0.003 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | 2024-05-14 | Treatment Plant #6 / EP006 |
| PFPeS | < 0.004 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | 2024-05-14 | Treatment Plant #10 / EP010 |
| PFTA | < 0.008 µg/L | 0.008 µg/L | 2024-05-14 | Treatment Plant #10 / EP010 |
| PFTrDA | < 0.007 µg/L | 0.007 µg/L | 2024-05-14 | Treatment Plant #10 / EP010 |
| PFUnA | < 0.002 µg/L | 0.002 µg/L | 2024-05-14 | Treatment Plant #10 / EP010 |
| lithium | < 9 µg/L | 9 µg/L | 2024-05-14 | Treatment Plant #10 / EP010 |
Download all EPA UCMR 5 records (CSV)
Lead and copper: 90th-percentile summaries
These describe a monitoring period across sampled locations, not the result at your home. How to read the 90th percentile
| Substance | Published 90th percentile | Monitoring period | Source quarter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead (PB90) | 0.0047 mg/L | 2023-01-01 – 2025-12-31 | 2026Q3 |
| Lead (PB90) | 0.0041 mg/L | 2020-01-01 – 2022-12-31 | 2026Q3 |
| Lead (PB90) | 0.0026 mg/L | 2017-01-01 – 2019-12-31 | 2026Q3 |
| Lead (PB90) | 0.00448 mg/L | 2014-01-01 – 2016-12-31 | 2026Q3 |
| Lead (PB90) | 0.0025 mg/L | 2011-01-01 – 2013-12-31 | 2026Q3 |
| Lead (PB90) | 0.003 mg/L | 2008-01-01 – 2010-12-31 | 2026Q3 |
| Lead (PB90) | 0.0049 mg/L | 2007-01-01 – 2009-12-31 | 2026Q3 |
| Lead (PB90) | 0.0056 mg/L | 2004-01-01 – 2006-12-31 | 2026Q3 |
| Substance | Published result | Sample date | Location / source |
|---|---|---|---|
| PFHxS | 16.3 ng/L | 2024-02-14 | WELL #26 - PINHOOK 3 / Indiana IDEM PFAS study — Phase 3 resampling |
| PFBS | 2.5 ng/L | 2024-02-14 | WELL #39 - PINHOOK 5 / Indiana IDEM PFAS study — Phase 3 resampling |
| PFHxS | 3.6 ng/L | 2024-02-14 | WELL #39 - PINHOOK 5 / Indiana IDEM PFAS study — Phase 3 resampling |
| PFBS | 3.6 ng/L | 2024-02-14 | PINHOOK / Indiana IDEM PFAS study — Phase 3 resampling |
| PFOA | 3.8 ng/L | 2024-02-14 | WELL #27 - PINHOOK 4 / Indiana IDEM PFAS study — Phase 3 resampling |
| PFBS | 4.2 ng/L | 2024-02-14 | WELL #26 - PINHOOK 3 / Indiana IDEM PFAS study — Phase 3 resampling |
| PFHxS | 4.4 ng/L | 2024-02-14 | PINHOOK / Indiana IDEM PFAS study — Phase 3 resampling |
| PFHpA | 4.7 ng/L | 2024-02-14 | WELL #26 - PINHOOK 3 / Indiana IDEM PFAS study — Phase 3 resampling |
| PFHxA | 5.0 ng/L | 2024-02-14 | WELL #39 - PINHOOK 5 / Indiana IDEM PFAS study — Phase 3 resampling |
| PFHxA | 5.1 ng/L | 2024-02-14 | PINHOOK / Indiana IDEM PFAS study — Phase 3 resampling |
| PFBS | 5.6 ng/L | 2024-02-14 | WELL #27 - PINHOOK 4 / Indiana IDEM PFAS study — Phase 3 resampling |
| PFOA | 6.3 ng/L | 2024-02-14 | WELL #26 - PINHOOK 3 / Indiana IDEM PFAS study — Phase 3 resampling |
State sampling points can include untreated water. Publisher qualifiers and units are retained; consult the full source notes before interpreting a record.
Download state records with source notes (CSV)
Published compliance history
10 imported records. Status is as recorded in the source; historical records are not current advisories. Missing records do not establish that no violations occurred.
| Rule / record | Period | Recorded status | Health-based (EPA classification) | Source quarter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revised Total Coliform Rule / Monitoring, Routine (RTCR) | 2025-11-01 – 2025-11-30 | Resolved | No | 2026Q3 |
| Radionuclides and Revised Rad Rule / Monitoring, Regular | 1980-06-30 – 1980-09-29 | Archived | No | 2026Q3 |
| Inorganic Chemicals / Monitoring, Regular | 1979-10-01 – 1982-09-30 | Archived | No | 2026Q3 |
| Inorganic Chemicals / Monitoring, Regular | 1979-10-01 – 1982-09-30 | Archived | No | 2026Q3 |
| Arsenic Rule / Monitoring, Regular | 1979-10-01 – 1982-09-30 | Archived | No | 2026Q3 |
| Inorganic Chemicals / Monitoring, Regular | 1979-10-01 – 1982-09-30 | Archived | No | 2026Q3 |
| Inorganic Chemicals / Monitoring, Regular | 1979-10-01 – 1982-09-30 | Archived | No | 2026Q3 |
| Inorganic Chemicals / Monitoring, Regular | 1979-10-01 – 1982-09-30 | Archived | No | 2026Q3 |
| Inorganic Chemicals / Monitoring, Regular | 1979-10-01 – 1982-09-30 | Archived | No | 2026Q3 |
| Nitrate Rule / Monitoring, Regular | 1979-10-01 – 1982-09-30 | Archived | No | 2026Q3 |
Source dates and refresh checks
A refresh check is not a sample date. Publication periods, sample dates and checks are shown separately.
- EPA SDWIS lead/copper summaries and service areas — source period: — – —; last checked: 2026-10-17
- EPA SDWIS contacts and compliance records — source period: — – —; last checked: 2026-10-17
- EPA UCMR 5 sample results — source period: 2023-01-03 – 2026-06-17; last checked: 2026-10-17
- Indiana IDEM PFAS study — Phase 3 — last successful check: 2026-10-11
- Indiana IDEM PFAS study — Phase 3 resampling — last successful check: 2026-10-16
Administrative contact (EPA filing)
Smith, Ken P.: 574-245-6108
An administrative filing contact may not be a customer-service line. Confirm current contact details with the provider.