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Kent, Ohio Water Quality Report

Water quality data for 10 water systems serving 310,635 people.

60
Fair
out of 100

Water Source

10
Water Systems
311K
People Served
Surface water, Ground water
Water Source

Detected Contaminants

ContaminantDetected LevelEPA Limit (MCL)Health Guideline% of LimitStatus
PFBA0.005 No federal limit1000.0 ug/L(EWG)
0%
Below guideline
PFOA0.007 0.004 ug/L0.090 ug/L(EWG)
183%
Above limit

Recommended Water Filters

Based on the contaminants detected in your water supply, these filtration systems are recommended:

Reverse Osmosis (RO)

Reverse osmosis systems remove up to 99% of PFAS compounds. Recommended for homes with detected PFAS.

Up to 99% PFAS removal

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Compliance & Violations

Active Violations (14)

72

Dec 30, 2024

minor

52

Oct 1, 2024

moderate

52

Oct 1, 2024

moderate

52

Oct 1, 2024

moderate

72

Sep 27, 2023

minor

72

Jan 13, 2023

minor

72

Nov 2, 2021

minor

72

Oct 23, 2020

minor

72

Jan 10, 2020

minor

72

Dec 13, 2018

minor

72

Dec 13, 2018

minor

72

Nov 7, 2018

minor

75

Nov 22, 2017

minor

71

Jul 1, 2012

minor

Resolved Violations (486)

02

Jul 1, 2025 — Sep 30, 2025

critical

02

Jul 1, 2025 — Sep 30, 2025

critical

02

Jul 1, 2025 — Sep 30, 2025

critical

71

Jul 1, 2024

minor

71

Jul 1, 2024

minor

+ 481 more resolved violations

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kent tap water safe to drink?

Kent's water has 1 contaminant detected above EPA limits. While the water is treated, residents may want to consider additional filtration.

What contaminants are in Kent tap water?

2 contaminants have been detected in Kent's water supply across 10 water systems. See the full contaminant table above for details.

How can I improve my water quality in Kent?

Install a water filter rated for the specific contaminants found in Kent's water. See our filter recommendations above. You can also request your utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current test results.

Does Kent have any water quality violations?

Yes, Kent currently has 88 active violations. See the violations section above for details.