New well provides a strong source of water

Airway Heights’ water reclamation well is up and running, giving the city a sustainable source of water into the future.

The well came online Wednesday, June 26 and has been performing just as expected for the city, and marks the beginning of the end of a string of public works upgrades in the city.

“The project is nearing completion,” City Manager Albert Tripp said. “We expect it to be finished before the end of August.”

As a result of the well’s completion, Airway Heights has a water consumption footprint of nearly zero.

“We’re 100 percent green around here,” Tripp said regarding the city’s...