Water Quality: Ephrata, WA
3 water systems • 9,798 people served
No Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Ephrata is served by 3 public water systems with a combined service population of 9,798 people, and has 75 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. None of those violations are health-based — the records reflect missed monitoring or reporting deadlines rather than a contaminant exceeding safe levels. Ephrata's violation count is 54% below the national average for Washington.
Water Systems Serving Ephrata
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPHRATA WATER DEPARTMENT | WA5323650 | Groundwater | 8,620 | 20 |
| CRESCENT BAR SYSTEM | WA5315950 | Groundwater | 1,108 | 23 |
| PAINTED HILLS WATER ASSOCIATION | WA5365640 | Groundwater | 70 | 32 |
Concerned About Your Water?
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Data Sources
Drinking water violation data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Data includes all recorded violations for active community water systems.