Utilities & Infrastructure in Kent, WA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

95.4%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

82.3%

of households

No Internet

3.4%

of households

Total Households

46,727

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
82.3%
Cellular Data Plan
91.8%
Satellite
3.5%
Cellular Only (no wired)
11.3%
No Internet Access
3.4%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

97.8%

of households

Smartphone

94.3%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

82.7%

of households

Tablet

64.6%

of households

Any Computing Device
97.8%
Smartphone
94.3%
Desktop / Laptop
82.7%
Tablet
64.6%
Smartphone Only
10.3%
No Computer
2.2%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

10

Population Served

359,974

Violations (5yr)

4

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
KENT WATER DEPARTMENTCommunityPurchased surface water166,4210
HIGHLINE WATER DISTRICTCommunityPurchased surface water115,9500
COVINGTON WATER DISTRICTCommunityPurchased surface water52,2760
Lake Meridian Water DistrictCommunityPurchased surface water24,2310
SUGARLOAF WATER SYSTEMCommunityGround water4680
LOCLOMAN SUBDIVISIONCommunityGround water1740
LAKE MERIDIAN ESTATES (MHP)CommunityGround water1540
CRESTVIEW WEST WATER SYSTEMCommunityGround water1473
MOUNTAIN VIEW WATER DISTRICT INCCommunityGround water910
STONE CREEK ESTATES WATER ASSN.CommunityGround water621

95.4% of households in Kent have broadband internet access. 82.3% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 11.3% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 3.4% of households have no internet access. 10.3% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 10 water systems, providing water to 359,974 people. A total of 4 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.