ZIP Code 46530
High RiskPFAS above EPA limits detected
3 compounds exceed EPA Maximum Contaminant Levels in water serving this ZIP code. Standard pitcher filters like Brita do not remove PFAS. See filter recommendations below.
13
PFAS Detected
3
Above EPA Limits
2
Water Systems
256%
Highest % of MCL
Compounds Exceeding EPA Limits
PFOS Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 105% of limit
Detected: 4.20 ppt
PFHxS Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 10 ppt 256% of limit
Detected: 25.60 ppt
PFOA Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 250% of limit
Detected: 10.00 ppt
MISHAWAKA UTILITIES
IN5271009 High RiskWater Type
Groundwater
PFAS Detected
5
Above MCL
1
State
Indiana
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 4.20ppt | 105% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFHxS Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid | 5.60ppt | 56% of limit
| 10 ppt | Below limit |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 5.20ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 3.70ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 3.30ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
SOUTH BEND WATER WORKS
IN5271014 High RiskWater Type
Groundwater
PFAS Detected
8
Above MCL
2
State
Indiana
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFHxS Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid | 25.60ppt | 256% of limit
| 10 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 10.00ppt | 250% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 39.70ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 23.20ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 20.80ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 8.70ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHpA Perfluoroheptanoic acid | 8.30ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeS | 7.20ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
Note: ZIP code 46530 is served by 2 separate water utilities.
Results above show data for each system independently.
Data source: EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle (UCMR 5) — January 2026 release.
UCMR 5 tested ~10,000 public water systems serving more than 25 people between 2023-2025 for 29 PFAS compounds.
Detection values represent the highest single-sample result measured at entry points to the distribution system.