Water Quality in KENTLAND, IN (47951)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 47951.
23
Total Violations
4
Health-Based
19
Monitoring / Reporting
21
Resolved
What does this mean?
21 of 23 violations have been resolved. 4 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 19 are monitoring or reporting violations (missed testing deadlines or late paperwork — not necessarily a water quality issue). Not all violations mean your water is unsafe. The EPA requires reporting even for minor administrative issues.
Violations Detail (23 total)
| Contaminant | Category | MCL Limit | Measured | Date | Status | Health Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jun 30, 2025 | Active | N/A |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2024 | Active | N/A |
| Radium-226 | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2024 | Resolved | Increased risk of cancer |
| Radium-226 | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2024 | Resolved | Increased risk of cancer |
| Radium-226 | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2024 | Resolved | Increased risk of cancer |
| Radium-228 | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2024 | Resolved | Increased risk of cancer |
| Radium-228 | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2024 | Resolved | Increased risk of cancer |
| Radium-228 | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2024 | Resolved | Increased risk of cancer |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
Lead & Copper Levels
Violation Timeline
2025(1)
Consumer Confidence Rule
72
2024(16)
Lead and Copper Rule
66
Radium-226
03
Radium-226
03
Radium-226
03
Radium-228
03
Radium-228
03
Radium-228
03
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U
03
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U
03
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U
03
Consumer Confidence Rule
71
Consumer Confidence Rule
71
Consumer Confidence Rule
71
Consumer Confidence Rule
71
Consumer Confidence Rule
71
Consumer Confidence Rule
71
How Does This Compare?
KENTLAND (47951) has 23 recorded violations, including 4 health-based. 2 remain unresolved. Consider testing your tap water independently for added peace of mind.
Recommended Water Filters
Based on the contaminants detected in your area, these filter types may help improve your water quality.
Reverse Osmosis System
Highly effective at removing heavy metals, dissolved solids, and a wide range of contaminants. Recommended for homes with lead or arsenic concerns.
Targets:Lead, Copper, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium
Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 certified
Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove.