EPHRATA WATER DEPARTMENT
Washington - Community Water System - PWSID: WA5323650
System Information
| PWSID | WA5323650 |
| System Name | EPHRATA WATER DEPARTMENT |
| System Type | Community Water System |
| Water Source | Ground Water |
| Activity Status | Active |
| Owner Type | Local |
| EPA Region | 10 |
| Serves School | No |
| Wholesaler | Yes |
| First Reported | Feb 7, 1981 |
| Last Reported | Mar 26, 2026 |
Location & Contact
| State | Washington |
| City | Ephrata |
| ZIP Code | 98823 |
| Address | 121 Alder St SW |
| Organization | EPHRATA WATER DEPARTMENT |
| Phone | - |
Population & Service
| Population Served | 8,718 |
| Service Connections | 3,708 |
Drinking Water Violations (269)
This water system has 269 violations recorded in the EPA SDWIS database.
| Begin Date | End Date | Contaminant | Category | Health-Based | Major | Measured | Federal MCL | State MCL | Status | Return to Compliance | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | MR | No | Yes | - | 0.060 mg/L | - | Archived | Dec 31, 2025 | - | |
| Jan 1, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | MR | No | Yes | - | 0.080 mg/L | - | Archived | Dec 31, 2025 | - | |
| Jul 1, 2024 | - | Other | No | No | - | - | - | Resolved | Feb 20, 2025 | - | |
| Jul 1, 2023 | - | Other | No | No | - | - | - | Resolved | Oct 2, 2023 | - | |
| Jan 1, 2023 | Dec 31, 2023 | MR | No | Yes | - | 0.060 mg/L | - | Resolved | Dec 31, 2023 | - | |
| Jan 1, 2023 | Dec 31, 2023 | MR | No | Yes | - | 0.080 mg/L | - | Resolved | Dec 31, 2023 | - | |
| Jan 1, 2020 | Dec 31, 2022 | MR | No | Yes | - | 0.2 mg/L | - | Resolved | Oct 2, 2013 | - | |
| Jan 1, 2020 | Dec 31, 2022 | MR | No | Yes | - | 0.001 mg/L | - | Resolved | Oct 2, 2013 | - | |
| Jan 1, 2020 | Dec 31, 2022 | MR | No | Yes | - | 0.05 mg/L | - | Resolved | Oct 2, 2013 | - | |
| Jan 1, 2020 | Dec 31, 2022 | MR | No | Yes | - | 0.5 mg/L | - | Resolved | Oct 2, 2013 | - | |
| Jan 1, 2020 | Dec 31, 2022 | MR | No | Yes | - | 0.007 mg/L | - | Resolved | Oct 2, 2013 | - | |
| Jul 1, 2019 | - | Other | No | No | - | - | - | Resolved | Sep 27, 2019 | - | |
| Jul 1, 2018 | - | Other | No | No | - | - | - | Resolved | Oct 22, 2018 | - | |
| Jul 1, 2017 | - | Other | No | No | - | - | - | Resolved | Feb 6, 2018 | - | |
| Jul 1, 2014 | - | Other | No | No | - | - | - | Resolved | Oct 20, 2014 | - | |
| Jan 1, 2012 | Dec 31, 2012 | MR | No | Yes | - | 0.05 mg/L | - | Resolved | Dec 31, 2012 | - | |
| Jan 1, 2012 | Dec 31, 2012 | MR | No | Yes | - | 0.2 mg/L | - | Resolved | Dec 31, 2012 | - | |
| Jan 1, 2012 | Dec 31, 2012 | MR | No | Yes | - | 0.001 mg/L | - | Resolved | Dec 31, 2012 | - | |
| Jan 1, 2012 | Dec 31, 2012 | MR | No | Yes | - | 0.007 mg/L | - | Resolved | Dec 31, 2012 | - | |
| Jan 1, 2012 | Dec 31, 2012 | MR | No | Yes | - | 0.5 mg/L | - | Resolved | Dec 31, 2012 | - | |
| Jul 1, 2011 | - | Other | No | No | - | - | - | Resolved | Aug 16, 2011 | - | |
| Jan 1, 2008 | Dec 31, 2010 | MR | No | Yes | - | 0.005 mg/L | - | Resolved | Dec 31, 2010 | - | |
| Jan 1, 2008 | Dec 31, 2008 | MR | No | Yes | - | 0.07 mg/L | - | Resolved | Dec 31, 2008 | - | |
| Jan 1, 2008 | Dec 31, 2010 | MR | No | Yes | - | 1 mg/L | - | Resolved | Dec 31, 2010 | - | |
| Jan 1, 2008 | Dec 31, 2010 | MR | No | Yes | - | 0.1 mg/L | - | Resolved | Dec 31, 2010 | - | |
| Jan 1, 2008 | Dec 31, 2010 | MR | No | Yes | - | 0.07 mg/L | - | Resolved | Dec 31, 2010 | - | |
| Jan 1, 2008 | Dec 31, 2010 | MR | No | Yes | - | 0.005 mg/L | - | Resolved | Dec 31, 2010 | - | |
| Jan 1, 2008 | Dec 31, 2010 | MR | No | Yes | - | 0.005 mg/L | - | Resolved | Dec 31, 2010 | - | |
| Jan 1, 2008 | Dec 31, 2008 | MR | No | Yes | - | 0.007 mg/L | - | Resolved | Dec 31, 2008 | - | |
| Jan 1, 2008 | Dec 31, 2008 | MR | No | Yes | - | 0.005 mg/L | - | Resolved | Dec 31, 2008 | - | |
| Jan 1, 2008 | Dec 31, 2010 | MR | No | Yes | - | 0.6 mg/L | - | Resolved | Dec 31, 2010 | - | |
| Jan 1, 2008 | Dec 31, 2008 | MR | No | Yes | - | 0.005 mg/L | - | Resolved | Dec 31, 2008 | - | |
| Jan 1, 2008 | Dec 31, 2008 | MR | No | Yes | - | 0.1 mg/L | - | Resolved | Dec 31, 2008 | - | |
| Jan 1, 2008 | Dec 31, 2008 | MR | No | Yes | - | 0.005 mg/L | - | Resolved | Dec 31, 2008 | - | |
| Jan 1, 2008 | Dec 31, 2008 | MR | No | Yes | - | 0.1 mg/L | - | Resolved | Dec 31, 2008 | - | |
| Jan 1, 2008 | Dec 31, 2008 | MR | No | Yes | - | 0.075 mg/L | - | Resolved | Dec 31, 2008 | - | |
| Jan 1, 2008 | Dec 31, 2008 | MR | No | Yes | - | 0.1 mg/L | - | Resolved | Dec 31, 2008 | - | |
| Jan 1, 2008 | Dec 31, 2008 | MR | No | Yes | - | 0.005 mg/L | - | Resolved | Dec 31, 2008 | - | |
| Jan 1, 2008 | Dec 31, 2008 | MR | No | Yes | - | 0.6 mg/L | - | Resolved | Dec 31, 2008 | - | |
| Jan 1, 2008 | Dec 31, 2010 | MR | No | Yes | - | 0.1 mg/L | - | Resolved | Dec 31, 2010 | - | |
| Jan 1, 2008 | Dec 31, 2010 | MR | No | Yes | - | 0.075 mg/L | - | Resolved | Dec 31, 2010 | - | |
| Jan 1, 2008 | Dec 31, 2010 | MR | No | Yes | - | 0.007 mg/L | - | Resolved | Dec 31, 2010 | - | |
| Jan 1, 2008 | Dec 31, 2010 | MR | No | Yes | - | 0.005 mg/L | - | Resolved | Dec 31, 2010 | - | |
| Jan 1, 2008 | Dec 31, 2010 | MR | No | Yes | - | 0.07 mg/L | - | Resolved | Dec 31, 2010 | - | |
| Jan 1, 2008 | Dec 31, 2010 | MR | No | Yes | - | 0.1 mg/L | - | Resolved | Dec 31, 2010 | - | |
| Jan 1, 2008 | Dec 31, 2008 | MR | No | Yes | - | 0.7 mg/L | - | Resolved | Dec 31, 2008 | - | |
| Jan 1, 2008 | Dec 31, 2008 | MR | No | Yes | - | 1 mg/L | - | Resolved | Dec 31, 2008 | - | |
| Jan 1, 2008 | Dec 31, 2010 | MR | No | Yes | - | 0.1 mg/L | - | Resolved | Dec 31, 2010 | - | |
| Jan 1, 2008 | Dec 31, 2010 | MR | No | Yes | - | 0.005 mg/L | - | Resolved | Dec 31, 2010 | - | |
| Jan 1, 2008 | Dec 31, 2010 | MR | No | Yes | - | 0.005 mg/L | - | Resolved | Dec 31, 2010 | - |
About This Water System
Public water system data comes from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Systems with violations must notify customers. Contact your water utility for the latest annual water quality report.