Filtration systems open for request

AIRWAY HEIGHTS – Spokane County Commissioner Al French continues to look for solutions to the health and environmental challenges posed by polyfluoroalkyl contamination in private wells.

In a recent town hall meeting, property owners expressed the need for filtration systems for potable water for household and livestock. While many attendees signed up for assistance, some property owners — either unaware of the contamination or absent from the meeting — have yet to join the effort.

The contaminants, often referred to as “forever chemicals,” are highly mobile and water-soluble, making them a th...