Kingsford Heights Water
EPA ID: IN5246014 · 1,800 people served · 1 ZIP code
Looking at the EPA enforcement file for Kingsford Heights Water, 1 violation are listed as unresolved — those findings cover the utility's service area of approximately 1,800 people and remain open in the federal compliance system, awaiting formal corrective action documentation.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Kingsford Heights Water Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade A
Service Area Demographics
The Kingsford Heights Water serves a community with a median household income of $55,938 and an estimated 1,313 residents across its service area. Approximately 90% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 43% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Kingsford Heights Water's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.
About 1% of homes in LaPorte County, Indiana rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Kingsford Heights Water compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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System Overview
Kingsford Heights Water (EPA ID: IN5246014) is a community water system in Indiana that serves approximately 1,800 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 46346 in Kingsford Heights.
Average Home Safety Score: A (86/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2025 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Monitoring | Unresolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:
| ZIP Code | Lead Level | Exceeds Limit | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46346 | 0.0015 mg/L | No | N/A |
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ZIP Codes Served
- 46346 — Kingsford Heights
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Kingsford Heights Water (IN5246014) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kingsford Heights Water water safe to drink?
Kingsford Heights Water has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.
How many people does Kingsford Heights Water serve?
Kingsford Heights Water serves approximately 1,800 people across 1 ZIP code in Indiana.
Where does Kingsford Heights Water get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Lead Service Line Inventory
Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:
Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.
Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026
ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.
Frequently Asked Questions
What You Can Do
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