Modern Electric Water Company
EPA ID: WA5355600 · 18,487 people served · 29 ZIP codes
Across every monitored period in the past five years, Modern Electric Water Company reported no EPA violations for its service population of 18,487.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Modern Electric Water Company Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade C
Service Area Demographics
The Modern Electric Water Company serves a community with a median household income of $72,177 and an estimated 389,529 residents across its service area. Approximately 64% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 31% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Modern Electric Water Company's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.
About 2% of homes in Spokane County, Washington rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 80th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.
Infrastructure Risk
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 63 detections recorded. 17 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).
Comparable Water Systems
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.
System Overview
Modern Electric Water Company (EPA ID: WA5355600) is a community water system in Washington that serves approximately 18,487 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 29 ZIP codes across 1 community.
Average Home Safety Score: C (66/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:
| ZIP Code | Lead Level | Exceeds Limit | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99216 | 0.002 mg/L | No | N/A |
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 1 (High Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
ZIP Codes Served
Coverage: 3 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 26 additional ZIPs inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.
- 99201 — Spokane
- 99202 — Spokane
- 99203 — Spokane
- 99204 — Spokane
- 99205 — Spokane
- 99206 — Spokane
- 99207 — Spokane
- 99208 — Spokane
- 99209 — Spokane
- 99210 — Spokane
- 99211 — Spokane
- 99212 — Spokane
- 99213 — Spokane
- 99214 — Spokane
- 99215 — Spokane
- 99216 — Spokane
- 99217 — Spokane
- 99218 — Spokane
- 99219 — Spokane
- 99220 — Spokane
- 99223 — Spokane
- 99224 — Spokane
- 99228 — Spokane
- 99251 — Spokane
- 99252 — Spokane
- 99256 — Spokane
- 99258 — Spokane
- 99260 — Spokane
- 99299 — Spokane
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Modern Electric Water Company (WA5355600) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Modern Electric Water Company water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Modern Electric Water Company has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Modern Electric Water Company serve?
Modern Electric Water Company serves approximately 18,487 people across 29 ZIP codes in Washington.
Where does Modern Electric Water Company get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean
This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.
Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.
Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →
Frequently Asked Questions
What You Can Do
Test your water
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Check your specific ZIP code
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Contact your utility
Modern Electric Water Company (EPA ID: WA5355600) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.