Washington · population 108,267
Lead pipes in Spokane Valley, WA
5,162 lines still unidentified
Most of Spokane Valley (population 108,267) gets its water from Modern Electric Water Co. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 5,162 of 11,014 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Modern Electric Water Co's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Washington average (0.3%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 47%
- Non-lead 53%
Latest lead test for Modern Electric Water Co (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): not detected at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Modern Electric Water Co.
Water systems serving Spokane Valley
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modern Electric Water CoMain system | 0 | 0 | 5,162 | 0% |
| Vera Water & PowerServes nearby areas | 0 | 31 | 13 | 56% |
Matched from EPA water system service area boundaries and the cities each system reports serving. Edges of the city may be served by a neighboring system; your water bill names your utility.
Check your address in Spokane Valley
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Modern Electric Water Co's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.
No map yet? Do the 2-minute scratch and magnet test.
Protect your drinking water
If your line is lead, galvanized or unknown, use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking, cooking and baby formula, and use only cold water.
Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost
Nearby cities
- Millwoodno lead reported
- Liberty Lakeno lead reported
- Airway Heights374 unknown
- Cheney3 unknown
- Chewelahno lead reported
- Pullmanno lead reported
- Clarkstonno lead reported
- Asotinno lead reported
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Questions
Does Spokane Valley, WA have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Modern Electric Water Co still lists 5,162 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Spokane Valley?
EPA's service area maps place most of Spokane Valley in Modern Electric Water Co's service area (PWSID WA5355600). Vera Water & Power also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Spokane Valley home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Modern Electric Water Co's service line inventory map. You can also scratch the pipe where water enters your home: lead is soft, dull gray, scratches to shiny silver and doesn't attract a magnet.
When will lead pipes in Spokane Valley be replaced?
EPA's Lead and Copper Rule Improvements require most systems to replace lead and galvanized-requiring-replacement lines by December 31, 2037. Ask Modern Electric Water Co whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.