On this week’s episode, RANGE reporter Aaron Hedge interviewed John Hancock, a clean water activist from the West Plains.
John has made efforts to educate and bring clean water to his neighbors whose water wells are contaminated by PFAS.
The two of them talked about the PFAS crisis in the West Plains and how it affects people, the advocacy and organizing around finding solutions, and John’s involvement in this activism work.
A group that organizes around this issue is the West Plains Water Coalition.
Read RANGE's latest coverage on the West Plains PFAS below:
Spokane ordered to provide clean water to West Plains
Nearly a decade after Spokane Airport found forever chemicals in its groundwater, the state is requiring the city of Spokane and Spokane County to get affected well owners safe water.
Aaron Hedge
Health emergency declaration discussed for West Plains PFAS crisis – RANGE Media
A new task force is providing the first official county response to the ‘forever chemicals’ crisis on the West Plains. Its leaders are considering declaring an emergency that would mobilize response funds.
Aaron Hedge
WA state: Spokane city and county now liable in PFAS crisis, too – RANGE Media
The two governments jointly own Spokane International Airport, which discovered the chemicals six years before disclosing to the public. The decision could direct funding from the city and county for cleanup.
Aaron Hedge
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