Laramie Water Quality

Wyoming

Health Violations

The tap water in Laramie, Wyoming is served by 6 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 33,950 people. 1 health-based violation are on record, most recently for 0800 in 2011. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.

6
Water Systems
33,950
Population Served
1
Total Violations
1
Health-Based Violations

Drinking water in Laramie, Wyoming is delivered through 6 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 33,950 people. Each system is tracked in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act, which requires testing for regulated contaminants, consumer notification of violations, and publication of an annual Consumer Confidence Report.

The SDWIS record for Laramie shows 1 total violation across all 6 systems, of which 1 is health-based, meaning either a Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) was exceeded or a required treatment technique was not followed. Contaminants cited in health-based violations include 0800. 2 TRI-reporting industrial facilities are also located within the city limits.

A past EPA violation does not mean the water is currently unsafe, utilities are required to notify customers and remediate under state primacy oversight. For current water-quality status and treatment practices, review your local utility's most recent Consumer Confidence Report or contact the Wyoming drinking water program. All records above reflect federal EPA SDWIS data and are not independently verified against state databases.

Community Water Systems

System Name Pop. Served Violations Status
LARAMIE, CITY OF 32,395 0 Clean
SOUTH LARAMIE W&S DISTRICT 490 0 Clean
SUNNY MEADOWS VILLAGE 485 0 Clean
NINE-MILE WATER & SEWER DISTRICT 380 0 Clean
SEVEN MILE WATER & SEWER DISTRICT 130 1 Health
ANTELOPE RIDGE HOA 70 0 Clean

Does this city have health-based water violations?

Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels that exceeded EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs). This does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe.

Contaminant Begin Date
0800 2011-06-20

TRI Facilities in Laramie

Facility Total Releases
Pete Lien & Sons Inc. - Jonathon Lime Plant 114.5K lbs
Mountain Cement Co 4.5K lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Laramie, Wyoming water safe to drink?
Laramie is served by 6 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 33,950 people. 1 health-based violation have been recorded. A past violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe, systems are required to notify customers and resolve issues. Contact your local water utility for current status.
How many water violations does Laramie have?
Laramie water systems have a total of 1 violation on record in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, of which 1 is health-based (MCL exceedances). The remaining violations are monitoring or reporting violations.
What contaminants were found in Laramie water?
Health-based violations for Laramie water systems include the following contaminants: 0800. Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
How many water systems serve Laramie?
6 EPA-regulated community water systems serve Laramie, Wyoming, collectively covering approximately 33,950 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
Where does Laramie get its drinking water?
Laramie's water supply comes from 6 EPA-regulated community water systems. Source type data is not available for all systems. For detailed supply information, contact your local water utility. Source: EPA SDWIS.
Are there pollution sources near Laramie?
Yes, 2 EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) facilities are registered in Laramie, Wyoming, reporting a combined 119.0K lbs of toxic chemical releases. TRI data reflects self-reported emissions; it does not measure exposure or health effects. Source: EPA TRI.

About This Data

Water system data comes from the EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Violations are reported by state agencies to EPA and include both health-based (MCL exceedances) and monitoring/reporting violations.

A reported violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe to drink. Many violations are resolved quickly, and public water systems are required to notify customers of significant issues. For current water quality, contact your local water utility.

TRI facility data comes from the EPA Toxic Release Inventory. Facilities shown are those that self-report to the TRI program. PlainEnviro presents this data without advocacy framing.

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