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Tests reveal no contaminants in water

Cheney officials released a statement May 25 that tests on the eight municipal water system wells revealed no traces of the contaminants PFOS or PFOA. Higher than accepted levels of the two perfluoro compounds in wells in Airway Heights and areas southeast of Fairchild Air Force Base have led to shutting down the use of those wells and flushing procedures to clear the system of chemicals, forcing residents to use bottle water.

Despite being miles from the contaminants source Cheney Public Works Director Todd Ableman said the department received calls about...

 

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