Kouts Water Works
EPA ID: IN5264013 · 2,028 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Kouts Water Works (IN5264013): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. No violations appear in the federal EPA file for Kouts Water Works, which supplies 2,028 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Kouts Water Works Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Kouts Water Works have a median household income of $84,246 and about 4,778 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 53% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Kouts Water Works's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.
Infrastructure Risk
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System Overview
Kouts Water Works (EPA ID: IN5264013) is a community water system in Indiana that serves approximately 2,028 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 46347 in Kouts.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.001 mg/L | No | 2024-12-31 |
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
Radon Risk in Service Area
1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is 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.
ZIP Codes Served
Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by IN or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.
- 46347 - Kouts
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Kouts Water Works (IN5264013) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kouts Water Works water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Kouts Water Works in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.
How many people does Kouts Water Works serve?
Kouts Water Works serves approximately 2,028 people across 1 ZIP code in Indiana.
Where does Kouts Water Works get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Kouts Water Works Water Quality Report, IN. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/in5264013/
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