Is Kent tap water safe to drink?

Yes with good quality

Kent's tap water meets all EPA standards and scores well on our analysis. It is generally safe to drink though filtration can improve taste and provide extra precaution.

85/100
Purity Score
1
Issues Found
1.5 GPG
Hardness
Not detected
PFAS

1 Issue Detected in Kent

Arsenic Approaching Limit (0.1 mg/L)

EPA limit is 0.010 mg/L.

Arsenic info for Kent
Washington

980,319,803,298,042 · Green River

Kent, WA Water Quality Report

Low Risk Updated March 2026 136,588 residents
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85
Purity Score

Contaminant Levels

PFAS
ND
Lead
1.2 ppb
Nitrate
0.2 mg/L
Arsenic
0.1 mg/L
Hardness
1.5 gpg

Health Insights

  • 1
    Kent's water meets current EPA standards. Filtration can improve taste and provide extra safety.

Score

85 /100
Excellent
"Good" threshold (70)

Kent tap water is sourced from Green River and treated by Tacoma Public Utilities. Overall purity score: 85/100 (Excellent). Updated for 2026.

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Kent Water FAQ

Is Kent WA tap water safe to drink in 2026?
Kent tap water meets EPA federal drinking water standards and scores 85/100 (Excellent) on PurityMap for 2026. For most healthy adults the water is considered safe but point-of-use filtration adds an important layer of protection.
Does Kent WA use chlorine or chloramine for disinfection?
Kent uses chloramine as the primary disinfectant with a residual level of 0.8 ppm. Chloramine is harder to remove than free chlorine and requires a catalytic carbon or reverse osmosis filter. Standard Brita-style pitchers will NOT remove chloramine.
How hard is Kent WA water and what is the TDS level?
Kent water hardness is 1.5 grains per gallon (soft) with a TDS of 35 ppm (excellent). This level is unlikely to cause significant scale buildup in household plumbing.
Has PFAS been found in Kent WA drinking water?
Based on available EPA UCMR5 monitoring data as of 2026 PFAS have not been detected above EPA advisory levels in Kent drinking water.
What is the best water filter for Kent?
Based on Kent's water profile, we recommend the Clearly Filtered Water Pitcher. Kent water scores well overall. A pitcher filter provides extra precaution and improves taste for drinking and cooking.

Nearby Reports

BellinghamWashington — 85/100SeattleWashington — 85/100SpokaneWashington — 85/100TacomaWashington — 85/100VancouverWashington — 85/100BellevueWashington — 85/100

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Data Sources

  • EPA SDWIS
  • EWG Tap Water Database
  • Tacoma Public Utilities CCR
  • USGS monitoring data

PurityMap compiles public data. Updated March 2026.

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