Water System Report WA

King County Water District 119

EPA ID: WA5341985 · 3,796 people served · 3 ZIP codes

Over five tracked years, King County Water District 119 has stayed completely violation-free for its 3,796 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

3,796
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$850K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for King County Water District 119 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$156,003
Median Household Income
24,025
Service Area Population
12%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
10th
Energy Burden Percentile
42%
Pre-1986 Housing

The King County Water District 119 serves a community with a median household income of $156,003 and an estimated 24,025 residents across its service area. Approximately 42% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

King County Water District 119's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
70th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in King County, Washington rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.

Infrastructure Risk

33 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
37 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 47% of expected lifespan used End of life

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3,788 people
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0 violations
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3,723 people
B 4 violations
B 12 violations
Lake Cushman System 5
3,675 people
A 1 violation

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance
Flood Insurance $1,600
Total Estimated Cost $1,600

Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.

System Overview

King County Water District 119 (EPA ID: WA5341985) is a community water system in Washington that serves approximately 3,796 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by WA or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for King County Water District 119 (WA5341985) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is King County Water District 119 water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, King County Water District 119 has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does King County Water District 119 serve?

King County Water District 119 serves approximately 3,796 people across 3 ZIP codes in Washington.

Where does King County Water District 119 get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
116

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →

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Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
423
Unknown Material
930
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Population served: 3,800
Reported to Washington

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
King County Water District 119 meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does King County Water District 119 serve?
King County Water District 119 serves approximately 3,796 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is King County Water District 119's water source?
King County Water District 119 draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of King County Water District 119's service area?
The King County Water District 119 service area has a median household income of $156,003. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does King County Water District 119 get its water?
King County Water District 119's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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