What to Do
Get Your Well Tested
Free PFAS tests may be available, depending on home location, or buy one yourself.
Spokane International Airport Zone
Check the map below to see if you qualify, then contact the PFAS Community Navigator at PFASCommunityNavigator@srhd.org to get started.
Fairchild Air Force Base Zone
Check the map below to see if you qualify, then contact Megan Riccobono by email at megan.riccobono.1@us.af.mil or by phone at 509-247-2450.
Test at Your Own Cost
If you're outside the free testing zones, or if you prefer to test independently, you can arrange your own PFAS well test through one of these trusted providers:
Anatek Lab Testing
For $375, you will receive a certified result, which is required for a free government filter.
Culligan
Culligan's mail-in water test kit uses the same rigorous Method 533 testing, at a fraction of the price (around $80).
Cyclopure
Cyclopure's mail-in water test kit also uses Method 533 testing, for just $85.
Apply for a Free Home Water Filter
Free home water filters are available to qualifying West Plains residents. Use the maps above to see if your home falls within the eligible area, then contact the right program for your zone.
Anywhere on the West Plains
Send an email to: PFASCommunityNavigator@srhd.org
Airport Zone
Send an email to: PFASCommunityNavigator@srhd.org
Fairchild AFB Zone
Email megan.riccobono.1@us.af.mil or call 509-247-2450
Get Water Filters and Containers: https://gegwater.com/
Other Ways to Learn
Learn More About PFAS
The Washington State Department of Health has compiled clear, reliable information about what PFAS are, how exposure happens, and what it means for your health. It's a good starting point if you're new to the issue or want to go deeper.
Talk With Your Doctor
PFAS exposure can have real health impacts, and your doctor may not bring it up unprompted. Let them know you have PFAS in your well water and ask what screening or monitoring makes sense for you and your family.
Get Involved
The West Plains Water Coalition is a community-driven effort, and the more voices, the stronger it gets. Attend a free meeting, share your story, and sign up to receive ongoing news and updates about PFAS contamination on the West Plains.
No cost. No Obligation.
Clean water is a community issue, and solving it takes a community effort.
Neighbor Up!
One of the most powerful things you can do is simply talk about it. Many West Plains residents don't yet know their well water may be contaminated, and a conversation with a neighbor, family member, or friend could be what prompts them to get tested. Share what you've learned, point them to this page, and help spread the word.
