KING COUNTY WATER DISTRICT #54

PWSID: WA5339950 · Des Moines, WA · Serves 5,037 people

Health Violations

KING COUNTY WATER DISTRICT #54 has 3 health-based violations out of 3 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
5,037
Total Violations
3
Health Violations
3
Source Type
Surface Water

KING COUNTY WATER DISTRICT #54 (PWSID WA5339950) is a cws water system drawing from a surface water source, regulated by the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act. It serves approximately 5,037 people in Des Moines, WA, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Washington drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 3 total violations, with 3 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 1 distinct contaminant has been cited, including E. coli. Recorded violations span 2023–2023.

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 Washington state drinking-water program's public portal.

System Details

EPA ID (PWSID)
WA5339950
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
Des Moines, WA
Population Served
5,037
Health Violations
Yes (3)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
E. coli 3 3

Violation History (3)

Contaminant Health Date
E. coli Yes Jun 1, 2023
E. coli Yes Jun 1, 2023
E. coli Yes Jun 1, 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

Is KING COUNTY WATER DISTRICT #54 water safe to drink?
KING COUNTY WATER DISTRICT #54 has 3 health-based violations out of 3 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed. The system uses surface water water as its source.
How many people does KING COUNTY WATER DISTRICT #54 serve?
KING COUNTY WATER DISTRICT #54 serves 5,037 people in Des Moines, WA. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does KING COUNTY WATER DISTRICT #54 have?
KING COUNTY WATER DISTRICT #54 has 3 total violations on record spanning 2023–2023. 3 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in KING COUNTY WATER DISTRICT #54 water?
Violations have been recorded for 1 contaminant. The most frequent: E. coli.

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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