Water Quality in Kentland, IN (47951)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 47951.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

2,279

Population

7

Water Systems

9

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (7)

Kentland Water Works

Groundwater 1,735 people served
5 violations (5yr)
Lead tested: 1.86 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

South Newton Jr./Sr. High School

Groundwater 523 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1.14 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) Copper tested: 12100 ppb (limit: 1300 ppb)

South Newton Elementary School

1 health-based
Groundwater 463 people served
3 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based
Lead tested: 0.87 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Philly Estates Llc

Groundwater 190 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 4.6 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Modernaire Trailer Court

All resolved
Groundwater 105 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Millers Mobile Home Park

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Newton County Fair Grounds

Groundwater 28 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Lead and Copper RuleHealth-Based

Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.

3 violations
Has active
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

3 violations
Has active
Radium-226Monitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and UMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Radium-228Monitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
1.14 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jul 2025

Copper (Cu)

Exceeds limit
12100 ppb measured Action level: 1300 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2022

How Does This Compare?

Kentland (47951) has more violations than 65% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 9.

Fewer violations 65th percentile More violations

Recommended Water Filters

Based on health-based violations detected in your area, these filter types are commonly used to address similar contaminants. Consult your water utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current data.

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. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.

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