KENTWOOD WATER SYSTEM

PWSID: LA1105014 · Kentwood, LA · Serves 2,205 people

Health Violations

KENTWOOD WATER SYSTEM has 15 health-based violations out of 15 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
2,205
Total Violations
15
Health Violations
15
Source Type
Groundwater

KENTWOOD WATER SYSTEM (PWSID LA1105014) is a cws water system drawing from a groundwater source, regulated by the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act. It serves approximately 2,205 people in Kentwood, LA, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Louisiana drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 15 total violations, with 15 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 2 distinct contaminants have been cited, including Fluoride, Gross Alpha. Recorded violations span 2018–2024.

A historical violation does not necessarily describe current water quality, systems must notify customers and remediate, and monitoring-type violations often reflect reporting lapses rather than contamination. The most authoritative real-time source is the utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report. For enforcement history and corrective-action orders, consult EPA ECHO and the Louisiana state drinking-water program's public portal.

System Details

EPA ID (PWSID)
LA1105014
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Kentwood, LA
Population Served
2,205
Health Violations
Yes (15)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Fluoride 14 14
Gross Alpha 1 1

Violation History (15)

Contaminant Health Date
Gross Alpha Yes Oct 17, 2024
Fluoride Yes Aug 16, 2021
Fluoride Yes Aug 16, 2021
Fluoride Yes Aug 16, 2021
Fluoride Yes Aug 16, 2021
Fluoride Yes Aug 16, 2021
Fluoride Yes Aug 16, 2021
Fluoride Yes Aug 16, 2021
Fluoride Yes Aug 16, 2021
Fluoride Yes Aug 16, 2021
Fluoride Yes Aug 16, 2021
Fluoride Yes Aug 16, 2021
Fluoride Yes Aug 16, 2021
Fluoride Yes Dec 14, 2018
Fluoride Yes Dec 14, 2018

Frequently Asked Questions

Is KENTWOOD WATER SYSTEM water safe to drink?
KENTWOOD WATER SYSTEM has 15 health-based violations out of 15 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed. The system uses groundwater water as its source.
How many people does KENTWOOD WATER SYSTEM serve?
KENTWOOD WATER SYSTEM serves 2,205 people in Kentwood, LA. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does KENTWOOD WATER SYSTEM have?
KENTWOOD WATER SYSTEM has 15 total violations on record spanning 2018–2024. 15 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in KENTWOOD WATER SYSTEM water?
Violations have been recorded for 2 contaminants. The most frequent: Fluoride, Gross Alpha.

About This Data

Water system data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Health-based violations include Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) and Treatment Technique (TT) violations that may pose a direct risk to public health. Violation records may span multiple years.

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, SDWIS Federal Reporting Services U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, SDWIS Federal Reporting Services

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