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      • Where is the Rest of Earth’s Water?
      • How is Groundwater Contaminated?
      • Groundwater Protection Measures
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        • PharmaceuticalsExpand
          • What’s in our Water?
          • PPCP Pathways
          • Safe Disposal
        • Septic System Maintenance
        • Private Well Monitoring
      • Business AssistanceExpand
        • EnviroCertified Recognition
        • Technical Assistance
        • Hazardous Waste Disposal
        • Business Stormwater Guide
        • Potential Contaminant Source Inventory
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      • Contact Info & Members
      • Initiatives
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What is an Aquifer?

We live, work, and play over our drinking water.

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  • The Aquifer
    • For First Responders
    • The Aquifer Atlas
      • 2023 Aquifer Atlas
      • 2015 Aquifer Atlas
      • 2015 Teacher Guide
      • 2009 Aquifer Atlas
      • 2004 Aquifer Atlas
      • 2000 Aquifer Atlas
    • Studies & Reports
      • Studies & Reports
      • Regulations
    • What is Groundwater?
      • What is an Aquifer?
      • Types of Aquifers
      • Wells
      • Discharge – Recharge
      • Residence Time of Groundwater
      • Where is the Rest of Earth’s Water?
      • How is Groundwater Contaminated?
      • Groundwater Protection Measures
    • Maps
    • Photo Galleries
    • Videos

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Spokane Aquifer Joint Board

1521 N. Argonne Rd. Suite C
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Spokane Valley, WA 99212
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  • Home
  • About SAJB
    • Mission
    • Wellhead Protection Program
    • Wellhead Protection Plan
    • Meeting Agendas & Minutes
    • FAQs
  • The Aquifer
    • For First Responders
    • The Aquifer Atlas
      • 2023 Aquifer Atlas
      • 2015 Aquifer Atlas
      • 2015 Teacher Guide
      • 2009 Aquifer Atlas
      • 2004 Aquifer Atlas
      • 2000 Aquifer Atlas
    • Studies & Reports
      • Studies & Reports
      • Regulations
    • What is Groundwater?
      • What is an Aquifer?
      • Types of Aquifers
      • Wells
      • Discharge – Recharge
      • Residence Time of Groundwater
      • Where is the Rest of Earth’s Water?
      • How is Groundwater Contaminated?
      • Groundwater Protection Measures
    • Maps
    • Photo Galleries
    • Videos
  • Award
    • Ty Wick Defender of the Aquifer Award
    • Ty Wick’s Legacy
    • Stories & Accomplishments
    • Defender of the Aquifer Award Details
    • Award Nomination Form
    • Award Winners
  • Education & Awareness
    • Community Resources
      • Water Conservation
      • E-book: Household Waste & Water Conservation
      • Spokane Waste Directory
      • Useful Links
      • Backflow Protection & Cross Connection Control
      • Household Contaminants
        • Wise Gardening Practices
        • Proper Contaminant Disposal
        • Alternative Product & Tips
          • Kitchen
          • Garage
          • Bathroom
          • Workshop
          • Gardening
          • Miscellaneous
        • Pharmaceuticals
          • What’s in our Water?
          • PPCP Pathways
          • Safe Disposal
        • Septic System Maintenance
        • Private Well Monitoring
      • Business Assistance
        • EnviroCertified Recognition
        • Technical Assistance
        • Hazardous Waste Disposal
        • Business Stormwater Guide
        • Potential Contaminant Source Inventory
    • Education Resources
      • Science Fair Extravaganza
      • Careers
      • H2O Activities
      • Homeschool
      • Coloring & Comic Books
      • Fun Facts
  • News & Events
    • Latest News
    • Upcoming Events
  • Contact
    • Contact SAJB
    • Contact Idaho
    • Find My Water Provider in ID and WA
    • Member Purveyors
      • Print Version
    • IWAC BiState Collaborative
      • Purpose & Goals
      • IWAC Meeting Agendas & Minutes
      • Contact Info & Members
      • Initiatives