Plant protection in South Bend, Indiana

The City of South Bend Water Works Department, located at 125 West Colfax Avenue in South Bend, Indiana, serves over 112,000 customers by utilizing groundwater from nine well fields. The water is treated and distributed through over 550 miles of water mains to homes and businesses. The department conducts thorough testing on the groundwater and throughout the distribution system to ensure that the water meets or exceeds all drinking water regulations. The annual Water Quality Report is distributed to customers with their June utility bills, showing 100% compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act Regulations in 2023. The department operates eight water production facilities, optimizing production from three filtration plants for iron and manganese removal. Wellhead Protection Plans are in place to prevent contamination of the groundwater supply. The department's website has been redesigned to better connect customers with services and information, and feedback is welcome to continue improving service.