Airway Heights water contamination
After a joint statement from Airway Heights and Fairchild Air Force Base announced the town's water system was contaminated, the community sprang into action to get potable water to everyone who needed it.
Section:Gallery
-
A line of vehicles stretch for blocks as the Airway Heights Fire Department distributes free water to those affected by the cityÕs contamninated water supply. Airway Heights officials are advising residents not to drink or cook with water from city pipes. Colin Mulvany/THE SPOKESMAN-REVIEW
Colin Mulvany The Spokesman-Review Buy this photo
-
A sign on the entry door to ZipÕs Drive in in Airway Heights gives customers pause before entering. Colin Mulvany/THE SPOKESMAN-REVIEW
Colin Mulvany The Spokesman-Review Buy this photo
-
After visiting the water distribution site, Airway Heights resident Josh Baker heads home with two cases of bottled water for his family. Colin Mulvany/THE SPOKESMAN-REVIEW
Colin Mulvany The Spokesman-Review Buy this photo
-
Richard and Terri Link, who live in an Airway Heights mobile home park, say they have not been feeling well after drinking the city tap water. Colin Mulvany/THE SPOKESMAN-REVIEW
Colin Mulvany The Spokesman-Review Buy this photo
-
Volunteer firefighters distribute cases of water to Airway Heights residents affected by the contaminated tap water within the city limits. Health officials have asked some Airway Heights restaurants not to use city well water to wash vegetables and cook food.
Colin Mulvany The Spokesman-Review Buy this photo
Share on Social Media
Related Content