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West Plains Votes on Aquifer Protection | Spokane News
West Plains voters face a pivotal August ballot decision on a 20-year property tax to safeguard their regional aquifer — a vital water source stretching from Nine Mile Falls to Cheney. If passed, the tax would fund water infrastructure, monitoring, and education, mirroring Spokane Valley’s successful model. Homeowners pay $15 annually for groundwater use, plus $15 if on septic; businesses pay based on meter size. While PFAS contamination has heightened concerns, officials clarify the tax won’t cover cleanup costs. Critics worry it burdens those already affected by pollution, but supporters…
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