The South Bend Water Works, under the City of South Bend Public Works Department, provides water for about 112,400 residents living in the South Bend area. Established in 1865, the South Bend Water Works draws water from both surface and groundwater sources, which includes the Saint Joseph Aquifer, the Saint Joseph Tributary Valley System and the Hilltop Aquifer.

South Bend Drinking Water Quality

Consumer Confidence Water Quality Reports

Under the authority of the Safe Drinking Water Act, the EPA requires South Bend Water Works Department to assess local water quality each year and distribute a Consumer Confidence Water Quality Report. At WaterZen, we review these reports and make the information available, in a concise, straightforward, and easy-to-understand way.

B+

Good

WaterZen Rating

Lead levels in the drinking water of some cities across the United States are too high, potentially creating public-health issues for the people living in those areas.

What about South Bend Water Works? How much lead is in your drinking water? And how do those levels compare to other cities in the state? We examined data from hundreds of cities across the nation to understand and grade your water quality.

As you can see, South Bend Water Works received an above-average grade because the amounts of contaminants found in the water supply were lower than most other water providers we've analyzed.

B+

Good

WaterZen Rating

Lead levels in the drinking water of some cities across the United States are too high, potentially creating public-health issues for the people living in those areas.

As you can see, South Bend Water Works received an above-average grade because the amounts of contaminants found in the water supply were lower than most other water providers we've analyzed.

Contact South Bend Water Works Department Customer Service

Have a Question, Issue or Comment?

Main Customer Service

Physical Address:
830 North Michigan Street
South Bend, Indiana 46601

574-235-9464
waterworks@southbendin.gov

Emergency (24 hours - broken water main or pipeline, etc.)
574-235-9464

Pay Your South Bend Water Works Bill

Already have an account?

If you already have an account, you just need to login to the South Bend Water Works site. South Bend Water Works accepts credit cards, debit, and direct deposit. Click here to login.

Want to create a new account?

You can create a new account on the South Bend Water Works website. Once you create the account, you can setup payment with credit, debit, or direct deposit. Click here to create an account.

Want to pay without an account?

You can make a one-time payment without creating an account. You will need to have your credit or debit card in order to make the one time payment. Click here to make a one time payment.

How to Start South Bend Water Service

Starting Your Service

When you move to a new home in South Bend, you'll most likely already have running water, but you'll still need to set up water service with the South Bend Water Works. Luckily, South Bend has made it pretty simple with the following online form. Starting service generally takes just two business days.

Click here to fill out a Start Service Form.

Stopping Your Service

When you move out of a home in South Bend, you'll need to stop your water service with the South Bend Water Works, so you don't keep getting billed. Simply fill out the following online form. Stopping service normally takes just two business days.

Click here to fill out a Stop Service Form.

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