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Lead service lines in Spokane, WA

67 water utilities serve Spokane, with approximately 438,529 people served.

Last verified from EPA SDWIS + utility inventories: 2026-04-14
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Lead Service Lines in Spokane, WA

What you need to know

Spokane's water system serves about 438,500 people across 67 water utilities. The city's largest utility, Spokane City of, provides water to over 343,000 residents.

Lead enters drinking water primarily through lead service lines—pipes that connect the main water line under the street to your home. Lead can also leach from brass fittings, solder, and other fixtures in older plumbing. Most homes built before 1986 are at higher risk, though lead can be found in any era of construction.

Current status in Spokane

The data available through public records does not yet show a detailed count of known lead service lines in Spokane's water systems. This doesn't mean there are no lead lines—it typically means utilities are still conducting inventories or haven't publicly released complete information.

Washington State requires water utilities to maintain and disclose lead service line inventories. Your utility is the best source for accurate, current information about your specific address and water pipes.

How to check your home

Contact your water utility directly. For the City of Spokane system, reach out to Spokane City of (PWSID: WA5383100). If you're served by a smaller district, ask which utility provides your water first—your water bill will show this.

When you call or visit their website, ask:

  • Whether your address is served by a lead service line
  • The age and material of pipes on your property
  • Whether they have a testing program or can recommend a licensed plumber to test your water

Reducing exposure

While your utility investigates inventories, you can take simple steps:

  • Run the tap. Let cold water flow for 30 seconds before drinking or cooking if water has sat in pipes for hours (like overnight).
  • Use cold water for cooking and drinking. Hot water leaches more lead from pipes.
  • Have your water tested. A simple lab test costs $20–$50 and shows whether lead is present.
  • Check your fixtures. If you can see corroded pipes or fittings in your basement or crawlspace, have them inspected.

If a test shows elevated lead, a water filter certified for lead removal (NSF/ANSI 53) can help immediately. Long-term, replacing lead service lines is the permanent solution—check with your utility about replacement programs or cost assistance.

Next steps for residents

  • Contact your water utility to ask about lead service line data for your address
  • Request a water test if you have young children or are pregnant
  • Run your tap for 30 seconds before using water that's been sitting in pipes
  • Visit the EPA's lead resources for testing kits and filter guidance

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Utilities serving Spokane