What was found in Kentwood's water
The level at the city's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in the city, the EPA limit for each, and where every figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barium | 906.2 µg/L 45% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF KENTWOOD WATER SYSTEM · 2,205 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 420 µg/L 32% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF KENTWOOD WATER SYSTEM · 2,205 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 100 µg/L 2.5% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF KENTWOOD WATER SYSTEM · 2,205 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 28 µg/L 28% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF KENTWOOD WATER SYSTEM · 2,205 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 28 µg/L 0.3% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF KENTWOOD WATER SYSTEM · 2,205 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 3.4155 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF KENTWOOD WATER SYSTEM · 2,205 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 1.9 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF KENTWOOD WATER SYSTEM · 2,205 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 1.9 µg/L 3.2% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF KENTWOOD WATER SYSTEM · 2,205 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 1.886 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF KENTWOOD WATER SYSTEM · 2,205 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.55965 pCi/L 31% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: TOWN OF KENTWOOD WATER SYSTEM · 2,205 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 1.55 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF KENTWOOD WATER SYSTEM · 2,205 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 1.525 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF KENTWOOD WATER SYSTEM · 2,205 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Mercury | 1 µg/L 50% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF KENTWOOD WATER SYSTEM · 2,205 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 0.9730 µg/L 1.2% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF KENTWOOD WATER SYSTEM · 2,205 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 0.9355 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF KENTWOOD WATER SYSTEM · 2,205 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Ethylbenzene | 0.5600 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 700 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF KENTWOOD WATER SYSTEM · 2,205 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 0.4700 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF KENTWOOD WATER SYSTEM · 2,205 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 0.2500 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF KENTWOOD WATER SYSTEM · 2,205 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0080 mg/L 53% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF KENTWOOD WATER SYSTEM · 2,205 people · 2024 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Kentwood
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| TOWN OF KENTWOOD WATER SYSTEM | 2,205 |
Frequently asked questions about Kentwood tap water
Is Kentwood tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 19 contaminants in the water serving Kentwood. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most detected levels are within federal limits. Check the level and source for each contaminant above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official compliance status.
How many water suppliers serve Kentwood?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Kentwood, Louisiana to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Kentwood's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Kentwood include Barium, Copper, Fluoride, Chromium, Nitrate-Nitrite. The full list, with the level at the main supplier and the data source, is in the table above.
Where does this data come from?
Every figure is official EPA drinking-water monitoring — the Lead & Copper Rule, the UCMR-5 nationwide testing program, and the EPA Six-Year Review — not our own testing. Each number is labelled with its source and period.