Burien, WA · King County
KING COUNTY WATER DISTRICT #49 Water System
Consumer Confidence Report status
KING COUNTY WATER DISTRICT #49 must publish a Consumer Confidence Report — the annual drinking water quality report covering calendar year 2026 — by July 1, 2027.
As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for KING COUNTY WATER DISTRICT #49.
Data sourced from the EPA ECHO database (SDWA bulk download), last refreshed August 1, 2026. This is a record-keeping and public-information tool — it does not replace Washington’s official records. Always confirm current status with Washington before making decisions based on this information.
System facts
- System ID (PWSID)
- WA5339800
- System type
- Community Water System
- Population served
- 23,492
- Service connections
- 7,379
- Ownership
- local government
- Water source
- surface water (rivers, lakes, or reservoirs)
KING COUNTY WATER DISTRICT #49 is one of 111 community water systems in Washington in the 10,001 to 100,000 people size category, serving 23,492 people from surface water.
As of August 1, 2026, its federal record holds 3 entries between 2012 and 2017, all of which EPA lists as closed. Nothing has been added since 2017.
None of the 3 are monitoring or reporting requirements — the category that accounts for about four in five of all violations in EPA's national dataset; these involve water-quality, treatment, or public-notice findings instead. The record involves the Consumer Confidence Rule.
Violation history
Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report
—Consumer Confidence Rule
July 1, 2017 – January 31, 2018
ResolvedConsumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report
—Consumer Confidence Rule
July 1, 2015 – September 15, 2015
ResolvedConsumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report
—Consumer Confidence Rule
July 1, 2012 – September 26, 2012
Resolved
Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state
| Period | Violation | Contaminant / rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2017 – January 31, 2018 | Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report | Consumer Confidence Rule | — | Resolved |
| July 1, 2015 – September 15, 2015 | Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report | Consumer Confidence Rule | — | Resolved |
| July 1, 2012 – September 26, 2012 | Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report | Consumer Confidence Rule | — | Resolved |
Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state
Enforcement actions
- January 31, 2018State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- September 15, 2015State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- October 10, 2014State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- September 26, 2012State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- September 1, 2011State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
Common questions
Is KING COUNTY WATER DISTRICT #49 required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?
- Yes. KING COUNTY WATER DISTRICT #49 is a community water system, and federal rules (40 CFR 141 Subpart O) require every community water system to publish a Consumer Confidence Report each year.
When is KING COUNTY WATER DISTRICT #49’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?
- KING COUNTY WATER DISTRICT #49’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does KING COUNTY WATER DISTRICT #49 have any open drinking water violations on record?
- As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for KING COUNTY WATER DISTRICT #49.
What is a Consumer Confidence Report?
- A Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) is the annual drinking water quality report that community water systems must provide to the people they serve. It lists the contaminants detected in the system’s water during the year, where the water comes from, and how the results compare with federal limits. EPA’s revised CCR rule takes effect January 1, 2027, and the first reports in the new format are due July 1, 2027.
Contact
KING COUNTY WATER DISTRICT #49
Phone not on record
Burien, WA 98166