West Plains Water Coalition

What To Do About PFAS in Your Well — and in Your Body

We’re an all-volunteer group concerned about PFAS-polluted groundwater around Fairchild Air Force Base and Spokane International Airport.

PFAS: Per/polyflouroalkyl Substances, a.k.a. "forever chemicals"

U.S. military bases delay cleanup of toxic “forever chemicals”

It’s been almost five years since Brandi and Brad Hyatt found out the well at their home next to an Army base in Washington is contaminated with “forever chemicals.” Read the full article here: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2026/07/26/toxic-pfas-cleanup-forever-chemicals-delays-military-bases-map-data/91026055007/

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Airport Drinking Water Access webpage and survey live

If you live in the airport interim action area, visit Drinking Water Access for the West Plains to sign up for well testing and learn more about the short-term steps to provide safe water to people with private wells. Read…

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Does This Affect Me?

Short explanation of PFAS presence on the West Plains with emphasis on private well owners

What should I do?

  • Get your well tested
  • Learn about home filter systems
  • Understand PFAS health considerations
  • Attend a meeting
  • Add well data to the map
  • Host or attend a home meeting

What Government is Doing

Brief description about government actions goes here.

Engage with the West Plains Water Coalition

Receive timely updates, local meetings, and trusted resources — and strengthens the coalition’s ability to advocate for testing and solutions.

  • Updates on testing, filtration, and new findings
  • Invitations to meetings and events
  • Early notice of new programs or resources

Watch Our YouTube Channel

West Plains people share their stories in our 19-minute documentary, “Troubled Waters.” In more than 20 other videos, scientists present data, leaders present plans and reporters dig into what’s going on.