Spokane offers abundant water to WP customers

Business has many things that drive it, but among the most important might be the availability of water.

And while in many parts of the West Plains, businesses and residents are serviced by the municipalities in which they reside, the city of Spokane plays a significant role in making part of its abundant supply of water available.

Scott Simmons, utilities director for the city of Spokane, said many years ago the cities and the districts established their water service areas working with the Department of Health and other entities. Airway Heights, Cheney, Medical Lake and Four Lakes all have o...