Boil water advisory disrupts businesses and residents in Ephrata area

The Ephrata Borough Authority issued a boil water advisory for residents and businesses in the Ephrata area, Pennsylvania, effective June 14, 2024. The advisory was issued due to a water main break. Affected individuals are advised to boil water for at least one minute before consumption. Update (abc27.com, 24.07.2026, 23:21): The advisory was issued on July 22, 2026, by the Ephrata Area Joint Authority and affects 9,422 customers in Ephrata Borough, Ephrata Township, and Clay Township. The cause for the advisory is currently unknown. All-clear (ephrataboro.org, 25.07.2026, 23:24): The boil water advisory for Ephrata Borough has been lifted as of July 25, 2026. Residents no longer need to boil their water. All-clear (local21news.com, 25.07.2026, 23:24): The advisory was issued due to potential disease-causing organisms. It was lifted after the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection approved new water samples. Update (WHP 580, 14.08.2026, 23:19): The advisory was due to a positive test for a "tier two" bacteria sample following a water main break.

Location

Ephrata area, Pennsylvania

Country

🇺🇸 USA

Start

01/06/2024, 02:00

End

25/07/2026, 05:15

Event type

Boil water advisory, Microbiological, Limit exceeded

Status

Lifted

Region

Pennsylvania

Last updated

14/08/2026, 23:19