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County staff recommend health-emergency declaration to speed PFAS water-filter installations on West Plains
Summary
County staff asked the Spokane County Board of Commissioners to declare a local public‑health emergency to speed installations of PFAS filtration systems for affected West Plains homes.
County staff briefed the Spokane County Board of Commissioners on Nov. 4, 2025, recommending the board declare a local public‑health emergency for the West Plains to accelerate installation of drinking‑water filtration systems for properties contaminated with PFAS.
Staff told the board that Commerce and Ecology have awarded grant funding for installing point‑of‑entry treatment (POET) systems but that the funding window and technical complexity create significant schedule risk. Staff said nearly 259 homes are candidates for mitigation and that each property’s well and plumbing differs, which can require distinct…
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