Mayor Peter Sharp put out a public notice to all residents of Soap Lake to let them know that chlorine will be added to the drinking water Friday. Sharp said this is a precautionary measure after a presence of coliform bacteria was found in city reservoirs.
July 24, 2025
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Soap Lake chlorinating water as precautionary measure
SOAP LAKE — The City of Soap Lake has announced that it will implement a temporary chlorination process for its drinking water supply after routine monitoring detected the presence of coliform bacteria in the city’s reservoirs. This emergency disinfection is scheduled to begin Friday, and aims to ensure the continued safety of the water for residents. “We’re doing our yearly inspection, and it showed a sign of coliform bacteria,” Mayor Peter Sharp said. “This is standard procedure to ensure public health and safety.