Utilities & Infrastructure in Ephrata, WA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

90.0%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

78.4%

of households

No Internet

9.1%

of households

Total Households

3,082

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

78.4%

Cellular Data Plan

79.4%

Satellite

4.7%

Cellular Only (no wired)

9.9%

No Internet Access

9.1%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

92.2%

of households

Smartphone

87.6%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

75.3%

of households

Tablet

61.8%

of households

Any Computing Device

92.2%

Smartphone

87.6%

Desktop / Laptop

75.3%

Tablet

61.8%

Smartphone Only

11.1%

No Computer

7.9%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

Population Served

9,798

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served
EPHRATA WATER DEPARTMENT	Community	Ground water	8,620
CRESCENT BAR SYSTEM	Community	Ground water	1,108
PAINTED HILLS WATER ASSOCIATION	Community	Ground water	70

90.0% of households in Ephrata have broadband internet access. 78.4% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 9.9% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 9.1% of households have no internet access. 11.1% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 9,798 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.