Kenosha, WI: 1 Health Violation - Home Safety 82/100
5 ZIP codes · 4 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Kenosha: B.
This ZIP has a few items worth a quick check.
Tap water system records for Kenosha, WI support a high grade on this site; review your own system's entries for specifics.
How Kenosha Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Key Facts for Kenosha Residents
- Your city's water systems recorded 10 violations since 2021.
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0045 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 70% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $300 per household.
- Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 13.
Kenosha's Water Providers
3 systems shown for Kenosha, WI, from 4 on the federal list.
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Overview
We track home safety data for 5 ZIP codes in Kenosha, Wisconsin, covering 4 community water systems serving approximately 111,872 people. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 4 of 5 ZIP codes.
3 of 4 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (75%) have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation appear in the available health breakdown.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Kenosha: B (82/100)
Model 4.0.0 uses four measured components across three equally weighted domains. If a required domain is unavailable, no score is published:
| Factor | What It Measures |
|---|---|
| Water Quality | EPA violations and compliance history |
| PFAS MCL Screen | UCMR 5 testing against the covered federal MCLs |
| Radon Risk | EPA radon zone classification |
| Annual AQI | EPA AirData county-year median with at least 90 observed days |
Water Sources
Kenosha water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0045 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 4 ZIP codes with known status exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
5 of 5 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 2.
The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead and Copper Rule Revisions | Treatment Technique | 6 | 1 |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Reporting | 6 | 2 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Technique | 4 | 3 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 3 | 2 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 3 | 2 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53140 | B | 5 | 0 | Kenosha Water Utility |
| 53142 | B | 5 | 1 | Kenosha Water Utility |
| 53144 | B | 5 | 0 | Kenosha Water Utility |
Areas with No Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | System | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53143 | B | Kenosha Water Utility | 99,218 |
All ZIP Codes in Kenosha
Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Lead/copper: EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data
- Radon: EPA Map of Radon Zones
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.
Kenosha Community Health Snapshot
Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). County health indicators are shown for context only and are not linked to this area's water records.
Compared to National Average
Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national
What's in Kenosha's Water?
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Kenosha Infrastructure Age
With 70% of homes built before 1986, lead solder in plumbing is a potential concern. Federal law banned lead solder in drinking-water plumbing in 1986, but many older homes retain original plumbing.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
Housing Age Profile
By Census estimates, roughly half or more of the homes in Kenosha were built before 1986; the median build year is 1967.
Over half of homes in Kenosha were built before 1986, when federal law began restricting lead solder in drinking-water plumbing. Older plumbing may leach lead into drinking water, especially with corrosive water chemistry.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.
How Remediation Costs Compare in Kenosha
Here the gap between local home values and the estimated repair bill is wide, so the percentage shown below for Kenosha stays at or under the 1% mark.
Estimated remediation costs in Kenosha can be compared with local home values. The $150–$600 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 7% above the Wisconsin average.
Kenosha: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations
Why children are most at risk: The CDC states that no safe blood lead level in children has been identified. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.
If you have young children or are pregnant, consider testing your home's water - especially if your home was built before 1986.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Kenosha: NFIP Claim Records and Water-Quality Context
Historical NFIP data for Kenosha contains 31 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $17,302. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 80% have an A- or V-family dominant rated zone recorded in those historical claims. This is not a complete current FEMA property-map inventory.
How flooding affects water quality: Flood events can introduce sewage, agricultural runoff, and industrial chemicals into water supplies. Even after floodwaters recede, contamination can persist in wells and aging infrastructure. The $300 remediation estimate shown here excludes flood insurance and is not derived from NFIP claim count.
Claim count does not establish current property risk. Check the exact address in FEMA's current map and obtain a property-specific insurance quote when relevant.
Source: historical FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claim records. No current FEMA property-map designation is asserted.
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Kenosha, WI