Yes, water can be shut off in Washington state for a variety of reasons. The most common reason is when customers fail to pay their bills on time or fail to meet the terms of their utility agreement with the local government. Also, water may be temporarily shut off due to maintenance work or repairs that need to take place in order for essential services such as clean drinking water and sanitation systems to remain operational. Lastly, if there is an emergency situation like a natural disaster or other unforeseen event that requires shutting down access to water for safety purposes then it can also be done so in Washington state. In any case where a customer’s water supply has been turned off they should contact their local municipality as soon as possible and inquire about how they can restore service quickly and safely.