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The Highline Water District's 2022 Consumer Confidence Report details the sources, treatment, and quality testing of drinking water served to customers in the Kent and SeaTac, Washington area. Approximately 75% of the district's water comes from Seattle Public Utilities' Cedar River Watershed, with the remaining 25% drawn from local groundwater wells, all of which are treated and tested for over 200 contaminants before reaching customers. The report confirms that Highline Water District's water meets all state and federal safety standards and is significantly below EPA maximum contaminant levels.

This 2021 annual review by the Washington State Department of Health assesses water quality and shellfish harvesting conditions in Poverty Bay, located near Des Moines and Federal Way. The area holds a mix of Approved, Conditionally Approved, and Prohibited classifications, with most stations meeting bacteriological standards, though Station 701 and Station 720 raised concerns due to elevated fecal coliform levels. Pollution sources such as stormwater runoff and past sanitary sewer overflows continue to be monitored, with ongoing correction efforts supported by Public Health Seattle-King County grant funding.

This WSDOT Puget Sound Gateway Program document presents preliminary design plans for a new SR 509 expressway segment running from 24th Ave S to S 188th St through the Blueberry Lane neighborhood, spanning the cities of Des Moines and SeaTac. The plans show proposed roadway construction, stormwater treatment ponds, wetland areas, and several buildings and roads slated for demolition to accommodate the new highway alignment. Cross-sectional diagrams illustrate the elevation changes and right-of-way boundaries relative to existing neighborhoods, trails, and local streets.

City Council agenda item for approving an extension of the Community Shuttle Project Agreement with King County Metro to continue operation of Route 635 through December 2022. The document outlines the background of the shuttle service connecting Des Moines Marina District to Angle Lake Light Rail Station and requests authorization for the City Manager to

Agenda bill for Burien City Council consideration of a consultant contract amendment for coordinated review and analysis by four cities (Burien, Des Moines, Normandy Park, and SeaTac) of the Port of Seattle’s Sustainable Airport Master Plan environmental process. The amendment proposes an additional $42,970 contribution from Burien for a total of $118,170.