During the past five years, water valves were found to be defective at Buildings A, B, C, D, E, I, J, L, and O. Costs for replacements averaged between $2,000 and $2,500 each. [In order for a water valve to be replaced, the main valve which feeds the entire property plat (both Kenthill Townhomes and Easthill Apartments) has to be turned off. Because of legal and safety requirements, only the City of Kent Fire Department can do this. This requires considerable coordination between the two properties as well as the plumbing company involved, and the project typically takes several days to complete].
