The City of Spokane's Water Department provides up to 150 million gallons of safe drinking water daily to over 230,000 residents, making it the third-largest water system in Washington. Our system includes pumps, reservoirs, source wells, and more than 1,000 miles of water mains and pipelines delivering water from wells to homes and businesses. Many pipes, dating back to World War II and earlier, are aging, and we plan to invest millions to replace and upgrade mains and enhance our infrastructure in the coming years. See the citywide capital plan.
The City develops and maintains a Comprehensive Water System Plan that's designed to help ensure the continued, reliable delivery of safe drinking water at a reasonable cost, facilitate economic growth, and foster coordination with adjacent water purveyors. The Washington State Department of Health reviews these plans, and state law requires the City to update its plan every 6 years. The City uses the document as an ongoing planning tool, with annual reviews of the plan.
The City of Spokane does not currently add fluoride to its water. To inform future decisions, the City completed a grant funded feasibility study to better understand the costs and implementation steps associated with providing fluoridated water to the community. Learn more.
The City completed a major program to replace all remaining lead service lines in the City's water system in July of 2018. Between May 2016 and July 2018, the City replaced 486 service lines with copper pipe, ensuring greater public health throughout the City's water system. Learn more.
The City operates eight well stations, its sole sources of high-quality drinking water. Explore the detailed study that identifies cost-effective strategies to enhance resiliency at three of these facilities.
The Water Conservation Master Plan outlines goals, targets, and strategies to preserve our water supply for future generations. The plan's conservation activities aim to reduce demand at a reasonable cost while minimizing customer impact, selected for their potential to lower pumping needs. View the 2020 Water Conservation Master Plan.
The City of Spokane has been directed to provide information about the lawsuit entitled Durgan et al. v. City of Spokane. View more information or visit the web site about the lawsuit.
24 Hour Water Information - 509.625.7800
Water Department Administration
914 E North Foothills Dr
Spokane, WA 99207
Office Hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday-Friday
509.625.7800
waterinfo@spokanecity.org
