Water Quality: Michigan City, IN
2 water systems • 34,296 people served
Some ConcernsWater Quality Summary
Michigan City is served by 2 public water systems with a combined service population of 34,296 people, and has 12 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 2 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Michigan City's violation count is 72% below the national average for Indiana. Contaminants associated with violations include Disinfection Byproducts.
Contaminants Found
Broad category of chemicals formed during disinfection, associated with increased cancer risk and adverse reproductive effects.
Common source: Reaction of disinfectants (chlorine, ozone, chloramines) with organic matter
Water Systems Serving Michigan City
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICHIGAN CITY DEPARTMENT OF WATER WORKS | IN5246020 | Surface Water | 33,996 | 5 |
| DUNELAND BEACH ASSOCIATION | IN5246008 | Surface Water | 300 | 7 |
Concerned About Your Water?
A home water filter can remove common contaminants. NSF-certified filters are tested against EPA standards.
Consider a reverse osmosis system for comprehensive filtration or a carbon filter for basic improvement.
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Data Sources
Drinking water violation data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Data includes all recorded violations for active community water systems.