Water Quality Report · Kokomo, IN

Is Kokomo, IN Tap Water Safe to Drink?

Based on EPA UCMR5 monitoring data, EPA SDWIS federal violations records, and EWG Tap Water Database published findings.

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🚨 D — High Risk
Kokomo, IN · ZIP 46901
PFAS Detected: 6.4 ppt 10 contaminants above EWG health guidelines 15 total contaminants detected
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Water Quality Assessment

How Does Kokomo Tap Water Score?

EPA UCMR5 monitoring data documents elevated PFAS levels in this system, per publicly available federal records. Regional EPA records identify source patterns consistent with PFAS associated with certain federal facility operations historically present in the area. Lead infrastructure concerns are also documented in EPA SDWIS records. Reverse osmosis filtration is recommended.

Water source: Groundwater (glacial aquifer)

Water utility: City of Kokomo Water Works

Key Data Points

By the Numbers

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HAVEN Score (out of 100)
6.4 ppt
PFAS Level
10
Above EWG Health Guidelines
15
Total Contaminants Detected
PFAS "Forever Chemicals"

PFAS in Kokomo Water

Detected at approximately 6.4 ppt per EPA monitoring data — above the EPA's 4 ppt maximum contaminant level (effective 2026). Reverse osmosis or AquaTru filtration removes 99%+ of PFAS compounds.

The EPA's new maximum contaminant level (MCL) for PFAS is 4 ppt, effective 2026. PFAS compounds have been linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune disruption, and developmental issues at chronic exposure levels per peer-reviewed research.

Contaminants of Concern

What's In Kokomo Tap Water?

The following contaminants have been detected or are associated with elevated risk in this water system, per available EPA and EWG published data:

PFAS (Grissom ARB)LeadAtrazineNitrateDisinfection Byproducts

These detections are drawn from EPA SDWIS federal violations database and EWG Tap Water Database records. EWG health guidelines are stricter than EPA legal limits and reflect long-term exposure risk.

EPA Violations

Compliance Record

EPA SDWIS records show 3 health-based violation(s) and 1 lead action-level violation(s) in the past 5 years at this utility. Violations reflect the legal threshold; actual health risk at sub-violation levels is addressed by EWG health guidelines used in HAVEN's scoring.

What To Do

Best Water Filter for Kokomo, IN

💧 HAVEN's Filter Recommendation

Reverse osmosis filtration is strongly recommended. AquaTru Carafe ($149) or APEC ROES-50 under-sink RO ($250) remove essentially all documented contaminants in this system. Standard pitcher filters are NOT sufficient for this risk level.

AquaTru Carafe $149 → APEC RO Under-Sink $250 → ZeroWater Pitcher $39 →

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Data Disclaimer: HAVEN water quality data is derived from EPA UCMR5 PFAS monitoring, EPA SDWIS federal violations database, and EWG Tap Water Database published records (2021–2025). This data is publicly available and is presented for educational and informational purposes only. HAVEN makes no warranty as to current conditions; water quality can change. Scores and notes reflect published data at time of compilation and should not be treated as a substitute for current laboratory testing. For definitive assessment, independent certified laboratory water testing is recommended.