Ephrata, WA – A precautionary boil water advisory is now in effect for all residents connected to the City of Ephrata’s water system.
The advisory, issued Monday by the Grant County Sheriff’s Office and the city’s Emergency Management team, urges residents to boil all tap water before consumption. The notice remains active until further notice, though no specific contamination has yet been confirmed.
According to the Grant County Sheriff’s Office, the measure is being taken as a safety precaution to ensure public health. Officials have not released details on what prompted the advisory but emphasized the importance of boiling water used for drinking, cooking, brushing teeth, and washing dishes.
Residents are encouraged to direct all questions or concerns to the City of Ephrata’s official platforms. The city’s website at www.ephrata.org and the City of Ephrata – Government Facebook page are the recommended sources for updates.
There is currently no timeline for when the advisory will be lifted, and authorities have stated they have no further information at this time.
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