Kent Water Quality

Washington

Health Violations

The tap water in Kent, Washington is served by 10 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 359,974 people. 4 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 8000 in 2025. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.

10
Water Systems
359,974
Population Served
4
Total Violations
4
Health-Based Violations

Drinking water in Kent, Washington is delivered through 10 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 359,974 people. Each system is tracked in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act, which requires testing for regulated contaminants, consumer notification of violations, and publication of an annual Consumer Confidence Report.

The SDWIS record for Kent shows 4 total violations across all 10 systems, of which 4 are health-based, meaning either a Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) was exceeded or a required treatment technique was not followed. Contaminants cited in health-based violations include 8000. 15 TRI-reporting industrial facilities are also located within the city limits.

A past EPA violation does not mean the water is currently unsafe, utilities are required to notify customers and remediate under state primacy oversight. For current water-quality status and treatment practices, review your local utility's most recent Consumer Confidence Report or contact the Washington drinking water program. All records above reflect federal EPA SDWIS data and are not independently verified against state databases.

Community Water Systems

System Name Pop. Served Violations Status
KENT WATER DEPARTMENT 166,421 0 Clean
HIGHLINE WATER DISTRICT 115,950 0 Clean
COVINGTON WATER DISTRICT 52,276 0 Clean
Lake Meridian Water District 24,231 0 Clean
SUGARLOAF WATER SYSTEM 468 0 Clean
LOCLOMAN SUBDIVISION 174 0 Clean
LAKE MERIDIAN ESTATES (MHP) 154 0 Clean
CRESTVIEW WEST WATER SYSTEM 147 3 Health
MOUNTAIN VIEW WATER DISTRICT INC 91 0 Clean
STONE CREEK ESTATES WATER ASSN. 62 1 Health

Does this city have health-based water violations?

Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels that exceeded EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs). This does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe.

Contaminant Begin Date
8000 2025-09-01
8000 2023-10-01
8000 2023-10-01
8000 2023-10-01

TRI Facilities in Kent

Facility Total Releases
Rexam Beverage Can Co Re: Kent Wa Facility 1.2M lbs
Burlington Environmental LLC 329.5K lbs
Protective Coatings Inc 58.6K lbs
Ranger Tugs Kent 43.8K lbs
Exotic Metals Forming Co 43.3K lbs
Hytek Finishes Co 34.5K lbs
Univar Solutions USA 13.6K lbs
Davis Wire Corp 12.4K lbs
Blue Origin LLC 5.2K lbs
Future Foam Inc. 921 lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kent, Washington water safe to drink?
Kent is served by 10 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 359,974 people. 4 health-based violations have been recorded. A past violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe, systems are required to notify customers and resolve issues. Contact your local water utility for current status.
How many water violations does Kent have?
Kent water systems have a total of 4 violations on record in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, of which 4 are health-based (MCL exceedances). The remaining violations are monitoring or reporting violations.
What contaminants were found in Kent water?
Health-based violations for Kent water systems include the following contaminants: 8000. Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
How many water systems serve Kent?
10 EPA-regulated community water systems serve Kent, Washington, collectively covering approximately 359,974 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
Where does Kent get its drinking water?
Kent's water supply comes from 10 EPA-regulated community water systems. Source type data is not available for all systems. For detailed supply information, contact your local water utility. Source: EPA SDWIS.
Are there pollution sources near Kent?
Yes, 15 EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) facilities are registered in Kent, Washington, reporting a combined 1.8M lbs of toxic chemical releases. TRI data reflects self-reported emissions; it does not measure exposure or health effects. Source: EPA TRI.

About This Data

Water system data comes from the EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Violations are reported by state agencies to EPA and include both health-based (MCL exceedances) and monitoring/reporting violations.

A reported violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe to drink. Many violations are resolved quickly, and public water systems are required to notify customers of significant issues. For current water quality, contact your local water utility.

TRI facility data comes from the EPA Toxic Release Inventory. Facilities shown are those that self-report to the TRI program. PlainEnviro presents this data without advocacy framing.

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