Washington
500,000 people, one aquifer: Kootenai's only water supply faces challenges
The Spokane Valley-Rathdrum Prairie Aquifer, the water source for over 500,000 people in Idaho and Washington, faces mounting challenges from development, a drier climate and potential contamination.
The Spokane Valley-Rathdrum Prairie Aquifer, the water source for over 500,000 people in Idaho and Washington, faces mounting challenges from development, a drier climate and potential contamination.
The aquifer encompasses 370 square miles, the bulk... [4895 chars]