Water Quality: Kent, WA
10 water systems • 359,974 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Kent is served by 10 public water systems with a combined service population of 359,974 people, and has 41 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 4 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Kent's violation count is 75% below the national average for Washington. Contaminants associated with violations include E. coli.
Contaminants Found
Causes gastrointestinal illness; certain strains (e.g., O157:H7) can cause severe kidney failure and death.
Common source: Fecal contamination from humans or animals entering the water supply
EPA limit: Zero (no E. coli permitted in drinking water)
Water Systems Serving Kent
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KENT WATER DEPARTMENT | WA5338150 | Surface Water | 166,421 | 2 |
| HIGHLINE WATER DISTRICT | WA5340650 | Surface Water | 115,950 | 0 |
| COVINGTON WATER DISTRICT | WA5341650 | Surface Water | 52,276 | 0 |
| Lake Meridian Water District | WA5341900 | Surface Water | 24,231 | 10 |
| SUGARLOAF WATER SYSTEM | WA5346316 | Groundwater | 468 | 0 |
| LOCLOMAN SUBDIVISION | WA5347660 | Groundwater | 174 | 3 |
| LAKE MERIDIAN ESTATES (MHP) | WA5323341 | Groundwater | 154 | 2 |
| CRESTVIEW WEST WATER SYSTEM | WA5316232 | Groundwater | 147 | 11 |
| MOUNTAIN VIEW WATER DISTRICT INC | WA5356950 | Groundwater | 91 | 5 |
| STONE CREEK ESTATES WATER ASSN. | WA5384530 | Groundwater | 62 | 8 |
Concerned About Your Water?
A home water filter can remove common contaminants. NSF-certified filters are tested against EPA standards.
Consider a reverse osmosis system for comprehensive filtration or a carbon filter for basic improvement.
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Data Sources
Drinking water violation data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Data includes all recorded violations for active community water systems.