PFAS detected in 53 area wells

By: Clare McGraw

Outlets: Cheney Free Press

Published: September 25, 2026

Words: 328

Last Updated: 1 month, 2 weeks ago

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CHENEY — Results show 53 of 58 private wells have tested positive for PFAS above regulatory levels as Spokane International Airport continues testing drinking water wells.
As of Sept. 10, the airport had completed sampling for 60 of 249 requests of nearby wells. The airport reported receiving 58 results, with 53 testing positive for PFAS contamination above safe levels.
The airport is still evaluating the data and did not provide the range of PFAS concentrations detected or …

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