Since 1908
Vera Water & Power provides our customers the highest quality service at the lowest possible cost, while responsibly managing our resources, our employees and our environment
Get sunny with Vera's community solar program
Have you ever wanted to have solar power?
Now, you can.
Participating in community solar is a great way to go green, and it’s been so popular Vera’s offering it again.
We’ve taken care of the construction, costs of upkeep, insurance, and management of the multi-year solar project which has been built on the Vera Water and Power campus. The clean energy from the solar panels are used right here in the Spokane Valley.
Learn more about Vera's community solar.
Updates
Office will be closed for Presidents Day
02/15/19 - In honor of Presidents Day, Vera's business office will be closed Monday, Feb. 18, 2019. If you have a water or power emergency, please contact our 24-hour number, 888-774-8272.
Vera's board meeting is Feb.13, 2019, at 6:30 p.m.
02/07/19 - As a community-owned utility, your neighbors serve on our board of directors. The meetings are always open to the public, and you are welcome to attend.
Planned power outage for maintenance
01/15/19 - The power will be out for about 30 minutes to a limited number of customers in Sterling Hills and Selkirk Addition beginning at 1:30 p.m. This allows crews to safely work on Vera's electrical equipment.
Cheap phone chargers spell trouble
Those chargers that come with our devices seem to disappear as often as a sock mate sometimes. It's tempting to grab the low-cost, generic plug-in USB chargers and cable found in the sea of impulse items at the local convenience store. If the price looks too good to be true, that's because there may be a downside.
Fire hydrants
Keep fire hydrants clear off snow
There are thousands of fire hydrants in the Spokane Valley. Please remember to keep them clear of snow! Let's take care of each other. That hydrant you cleared just might be the one the firefighters need to help you or someone you know.
Here's what you can do:More from the Spokane Valley Fire Department.
High bill
Why is my bill higher than usual?
Many factors can affect your utility bill. The biggest one is the weather. However, there are influences including the number of billing days or excess water charges that can make your bill higher than usual. Learn more here.
Energy assistance available
We are approaching that time of year to begin preparing for the energy assistance season. SNAP will begin making energy assistance appointment Monday, Oct. 15. They can be reached at 509-242-2376 or online. Other energy assistance programs are available to Vera Water and Power customers.
Our water
The Spokane Valley Rathdrum Prairie Aquifer
KSPS Public Television has joined with the Idaho Washington Aquifer Collaborative to help educate residents in the Inland Northwest about the importance of protecting their sole source of drinking water—the Spokane Valley Rathdrum Prairie Aquifer.
This collection of videos provides an overview and exploration of the Spokane Valley Rathdrum Prairie aquifer, its importance to the Inland Northwest, how it works, how it can be damaged, and simple actions residents can take to protect and preserve the water from the aquifer
Annual Water Quality Report
Vera's high-quality drinking water passes the test
Our annual water quality report includes information about your drinking water. We prepare this report to meet the EPA's requirement s under the Safe Drinking Water Act Amendment. We test hundreds of water samples with a third-party laboratory to be sure your water meets or exceeds all the state and federal standards because serving you the highest-quality, safest water is our top priority.
Knowledge Base
Have a question? Check our Knowledge Base
Can't find what you're looking for? Find the answers here using our extensive knowledge base. Discover information about your Vera account, our services, company information, outages and more. Directly search for your questions, or browse our categories to find the answer.
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Historic timeline
1915
Vera Water and Power
1915
Bill Tschirley (left) and Otto Kuchenbuch (right) working on the motor in Well No. 1, located approximately 125 feet below ground.
1930
An overhead look at the Vera Irrigation District. Vera reorganized as an irrigation district in the mid-1930s
1940
The motor at the bottom of Well No. 1
1950
Vera employees enjoying a Spokane Valley festival, checking out the new line trucks.
1957
Vera administration and staff posing at the finished 1 million gallon reservoir.
1961
This 3,000 gallon per minute pump was being installed in the No. 1 Well as a part of the expansion program to better serve the Spokane Valley
1962
Crews constructed a new transmission line on Sullivan Road.
1964
An open house of the newly-remodeled Vera Water and Power office.
1965
The Valleyway and Sullivan substation was remodeled.
1967
The Board of Directors of the Vera Irrigation District approved a 20-year power purchase contract with Bonneville Power Administration.
1977
The American Water Works Association declared the No. 1 pumphouse a national landmark.
1987
Drilling and testing for wells No. 8 and 9.
1994
Third grade students from Progress Elementary School observed the drilling of Vera’s new well at a site next to their school.
2008
Vera Water and Power celebrated 100 years of service on April 8, 2008.
2015
A look inside Well No. 3, which was originally dug in 1909, and is approximately 170 feet deep.
2015
Our electric crew changing out a pole on Evergreen Rd. near Broadway.