Despite flushing, Airway Heights water still contaminated

The city of Airway Heights received the results of another round of testing for perfluoro chemicals in its water system on June 2. Four of the 20 samples that were tested were still above the Environmental Protection Agency’s 70 parts per trillion (ppt) advisory level — ranging between 85-141 ppt. The remaining 16 samples showed non-detect or levels below advisory levels.

One sample located in the industrial area tested at 1,245 ppt. That area was isolated, closed off and drained to remove contaminants. The area is still cut off from the rest of the system as of press time.

These results are a...