The Makah Nation of Washington is getting some relief from its water woes.
A water purification system from the U.S. Navy arrived on the reservation on Monday. The Indian Health Service and the Army arranged for transport of the 17-ton system that will purify saltwater.
The tribe declared an emergency two weeks ago after water sources ran low. The tribe's system had less than two days of water in storage.
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Navy water desalination unit arrives to quench thirsts of Neah Bay
(The Peninsula Daily News 9/12)
As water runs low, tribe taps into desalination (AP 9/12)
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Makah Nation - http://www.makah.com
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