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Airway Heights city council is contracting a certified Water Treatment Plant Operator to manage PFAS treatment at Well No. 9, the city's largest water source. The Granular Activated Carbon filtration system, installed due to contamination in 2017, has been operated by Fairchild Air Force Base since 2019.

The Washington Department of Health mandates a certified operator, prompting the city to hire Casie Monge for a 14-month term at a cost of $23,000. The agreement also includes training for local staff to gain necessary certifications. The strategy, approved by the Department of Health, aims to ensure safe drinking water and ongoing compliance with state regulations.