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Kittitas (pronounced 'KITT-i-tass') County is located in central Washington State. It spans from the lush forested Cascade Mountains to the upper Yakima River Valley plains and the Columbia River.
Kittitas County, WA - 08/18/2021 - Food service establishments without access to water due to the water main break at University and Water Street in Ellensburg cannot prepare or serve food until water service is restored. The Kittitas County Public Health Department (KCPHD) is working closely with the City of Ellensburg at this time regarding a broken water main within the city limits. KCPHD will also work with food establishments to ensure that they are not open to the public at this time.
Food establishments must have water in order for hand washing and access to restroom facilities. Food establishments who currently do not have water as a result of the broken water main need to immediately cease operations. For food establishments who have questions or concerns, please contact KCPHD at 509-962-7515 and request to speak to a food inspector. KCPHD will provide updates as more information becomes available.
Kittitas County, from the Cascades to the Columbia, and online at http://www.co.kittitas.wa.us
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Contact: Kasey Knutson, Public Information Officer, 509-962-7515