Lead Service Lines: SPO CO WATER DIST 3 SYS 4
SPO CO WATER DIST 3 SYS 4 serves about 6,155 people in Washington. Like all U.S. water systems, it is required to identify and track lead service lines—the pipes that connect the public water main to individual homes.
What is a lead service line?
A lead service line is a water pipe made of lead metal that runs from the street into your home. Lead can leach into drinking water, especially in homes with acidic water or when pipes are new or disturbed. Many homes built before the 1980s have lead service lines.
Lead service lines in your area
Current inventory status: SPO CO WATER DIST 3 SYS 4 has not yet completed a full inventory of lead service lines in its system. No inventory data is currently available through public records.
This does not mean your home is safe or unsafe—it means the utility has not yet publicly reported how many lead lines exist in the system or where they are located.
What you should do now
Contact your water utility directly. Call SPO CO WATER DIST 3 SYS 4 or visit their office to ask:
- Does my property have a lead service line?
- When will the utility complete its lead inventory?
- What is the utility's plan to replace lead lines?
- Does the water system offer a free or subsidized testing program?
You can also request a water quality report (called a Consumer Confidence Report), which your utility is required to provide annually. This report includes information about lead monitoring results.
Testing your water
If you're concerned about lead, an inexpensive lab test can measure lead levels in your tap water. Contact your local health department for a list of certified testing labs. The EPA recommends testing if your home was built before 1986 or you have reason to suspect lead pipes.
Reducing exposure at home
Even if lead is present, you can reduce exposure by flushing your taps (running cold water for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before drinking), using cold water for cooking and drinking, and installing a certified lead filter if testing shows elevated levels.
Next steps for residents
- Call your water utility to ask about lead service lines at your address
- Request their most recent Consumer Confidence Report
- Consider having your water tested if your home was built before 1986
- Visit the EPA's lead in drinking water page for more information
Key figures
| Total inventoried lines | 0 |
|---|---|
| BIL/IIJA funding received | — |
| Replacement plan status | Not reported |
| Utility's LCRR inventory | Not provided |
Frequently asked
How do I know if I have a lead service line?
Contact your water utility and ask directly—they should have records of service line materials at your address. You can also look at the water pipe entering your home; lead is soft and gray, and a magnet will not stick to it.
Is lead in my water harmful?
Lead exposure is a health concern, especially for children and pregnant people. For specific health questions, contact your pediatrician or the CDC's lead hotline (1-800-CDC-INFO).
When will my water system replace lead service lines?
Replacement timelines vary. Contact SPO CO WATER DIST 3 SYS 4 to ask about their replacement plan and whether funding (like the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law) will help pay for replacements.
What does a water filter do for lead?
Certified filters can remove lead from tap water. Look for NSF/ANSI certification for lead reduction. However, filters work only on the tap they're installed on and require regular replacement.