Wyoming Water Quality: 747 Violations in 195 ZIP Codes
195 ZIP codes · 209 water systems · IPC plumbing code · Updated 2026-06-04
Data: EPA SDWIS, NWS, State plumbing boards, Rewiring America Last verified: 2026-06-04
Compared to better-performing states, Wyoming public water systems record elevated violation rates — health-based exceedances appear in multiple regions, compliance gaps have persisted across recent monitoring cycles, and the state's aggregate safety grade sits well below the national median.
Score Distribution
How Wyoming's 195 ZIP codes are distributed across safety grades.
Home Safety Scores by State
Data: EPA SDWIS, FEMA NFIP, EPA Radon, USGS Earthquake Hazards, NIFC Wildfire • 2026-06-04
Top 10 Safest ZIP Codes in Wyoming
Highest Home Safety Scores in the state.
| # | ZIP Code | City | County | Score | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 82730 | Upton | Weston | 83 | B |
| 2 | 82723 | Osage | Weston | 82 | B |
| 3 | 82214 | Guernsey | Platte | 80 | B |
| 4 | 82213 | Glendo | Platte | 79 | B |
| 5 | 82201 | Wheatland | Platte | 78 | B |
| 6 | 82215 | Hartville | Platte | 73 | B |
| 7 | 82210 | Chugwater | Platte | 72 | B |
| 8 | 82701 | Newcastle | Weston | 72 | B |
| 9 | 82053 | Burns | Laramie | 70 | B |
| 10 | 82244 | Yoder | Goshen | 70 | B |
10 Lowest-Scoring ZIP Codes in Wyoming
| # | ZIP Code | City | County | Score | Grade | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 82222 | Lance Creek | Niobrara | 13 | F | 18 |
| 2 | 82321 | Baggs | Carbon | 30 | F | 17 |
| 3 | 82329 | Medicine Bow | Carbon | 32 | F | 2 |
| 4 | 82010 | Cheyenne | Laramie | 32 | F | 6 |
| 5 | 82008 | Cheyenne | Laramie | 32 | F | 6 |
| 6 | 82006 | Cheyenne | Laramie | 32 | F | 6 |
| 7 | 82002 | Cheyenne | Laramie | 32 | F | 6 |
| 8 | 82009 | Cheyenne | Laramie | 34 | F | 6 |
| 9 | 82001 | Cheyenne | Laramie | 34 | F | 6 |
| 10 | 83101 | Kemmerer | Lincoln | 36 | F | 34 |
County Rankings
Water quality breakdown by county. 23 counties with data in Wyoming.
County-level aggregation of ZIP code safety scores • EPA SDWIS, FEMA NFIP, EPA Radon, USGS, NIFC
| County | Avg Score | Grade | ZIPs | Best ZIP | Worst ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laramie | 43 | D | 17 | 82053 (70) | 82010 (32) |
| Albany | 54 | D | 11 | 82070 (69) | 82084 (40) |
| Carbon | 51 | D | 13 | 82324 (69) | 82321 (30) |
| Park | 60 | C | 7 | 82435 (70) | 82440 (40) |
| Platte | 73 | B | 6 | 82214 (80) | 82219 (53) |
| Goshen | 54 | D | 7 | 82244 (70) | 82243 (40) |
| Niobrara | 44 | D | 6 | 82225 (69) | 82222 (13) |
| Fremont | 51 | D | 15 | 82515 (70) | 82642 (40) |
| Sweetwater | 61 | C | 11 | 82935 (69) | 82943 (40) |
| Washakie | 69 | C | 2 | 82401 (69) | 82442 (68) |
| Big Horn | 60 | C | 12 | 82441 (70) | 82434 (40) |
| Hot Springs | 66 | C | 2 | 82430 (66) | 82443 (66) |
| Natrona | 57 | C | 13 | 82609 (67) | 82648 (40) |
| Converse | 69 | C | 2 | 82637 (69) | 82633 (68) |
| Johnson | 57 | C | 3 | 82639 (69) | 82840 (40) |
| Weston | 73 | B | 4 | 82730 (83) | 82715 (53) |
| Crook | 51 | D | 7 | 82720 (66) | 82714 (40) |
| Campbell | 62 | C | 6 | 82732 (70) | 82731 (40) |
| Sheridan | 48 | D | 13 | 82835 (66) | 82845 (40) |
| Teton | 62 | C | 9 | 83013 (70) | 83011 (40) |
| Sublette | 49 | D | 5 | 82941 (63) | 83115 (40) |
| Uinta | 55 | C | 8 | 82930 (69) | 82944 (40) |
| Lincoln | 58 | C | 16 | 83120 (69) | 83101 (36) |
Most Common Contaminants in Wyoming
| Contaminant / Rule | Category | ZIPs Affected | Violations | Health Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Technique | 60 | 123 | Yes |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting | 55 | 149 | Yes |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Technique | 51 | 105 | No |
| Contaminant 0700 | Other | 34 | 46 | Yes |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 32 | 54 | Yes |
| E. coli | Microbiological | 24 | 50 | Yes |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 22 | 41 | No |
| Arsenic | Inorganic | 21 | 30 | No |
Overview
We track water quality, weather alerts, plumbing regulations, and energy rebates for 195 ZIP codes across Wyoming, covering 209 community water systems that serve approximately 434,647 people.
113 of 195 ZIP codes (58%) have recorded EPA violations. 134 health-based violations have been documented.
Plumbing Regulations
Wyoming follows the International Plumbing Code (2018 edition).
- Plumbing code: IPC (2018)
- Homeowner DIY: Allowed with permit
- Water heater permit: Required
- Annual backflow test: Required
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83113 | Big Piney | C | 79 | 1 | Big Piney, Town of |
| 83101 | Kemmerer | F | 34 | 6 | Kemmerer-diamondville Jpb |
| 83122 | Grover | C | 27 | 5 | Afton, Board of Pub Utilities |
| 82501 | Riverton | D | 26 | 7 | City of Riverton, |
| 82050 | Albin | D | 22 | 2 | Albin, Town of |
| 82222 | Lance Creek | F | 18 | 12 | Lance Creek Water District |
| 83127 | Thayne | C | 18 | 3 | Bedford Water & Sewer District |
| 82321 | Baggs | F | 17 | 10 | Baggs, Town of |
| 82945 | Superior | C | 17 | 2 | Superior, Town of |
| 82323 | Dixon | D | 16 | 13 | Dixon, Town of |
Areas with No Violations
| ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | System | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82005 | Fe Warren Afb | D | Usaf F.e. Warren Afb | 5,500 |
| 82051 | Bosler | D | LARAMIE, CITY OF | 32,395 |
| 82052 | Buford | D | LARAMIE, CITY OF | 32,395 |
| 82058 | Garrett | D | MEDICINE BOW, TOWN OF | 189 |
| 82059 | Granite Canon | D | CHEYENNE BOARD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES | 64,165 |
| 82060 | Hillsdale | D | CHEYENNE BOARD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES | 64,165 |
| 82061 | Horse Creek | D | LARAMIE, CITY OF | 32,395 |
| 82063 | Jelm | D | CENTENNIAL WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT | 150 |
| 82081 | Meriden | D | ALBIN, TOWN OF | 181 |
| 82084 | Tie Siding | D | LARAMIE, CITY OF | 32,395 |
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Wyoming: C (55/100)
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0038 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 1 ZIP code exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
- High risk (Zone 1): 185 ZIP codes (95%)
- Moderate risk (Zone 2): 10 ZIP codes
- Low risk (Zone 3): 0 ZIP codes
ZIP Code Reports for Wyoming
Largest Communities
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Safety Grade | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82001 | Cheyenne | 81,406 | F | 6 |
| 82002 | Cheyenne | 81,406 | F | 6 |
| 82003 | Cheyenne | 81,406 | D | 6 |
| 82006 | Cheyenne | 81,406 | F | 6 |
| 82007 | Cheyenne | 81,406 | F | 6 |
| 82008 | Cheyenne | 81,406 | F | 6 |
| 82009 | Cheyenne | 81,406 | F | 6 |
| 82010 | Cheyenne | 81,406 | F | 6 |
| 82601 | Casper | 73,253 | C | 7 |
| 82604 | Casper | 73,253 | C | 7 |
| 82005 | Fe Warren Afb | 69,665 | D | 0 |
| 82644 | Mills | 68,986 | C | 6 |
| 82602 | Casper | 65,203 | C | 7 |
| 82605 | Casper | 65,203 | C | 7 |
| 82609 | Casper | 65,203 | C | 7 |
| 82059 | Granite Canon | 64,165 | D | 0 |
| 82060 | Hillsdale | 64,165 | D | 0 |
| 82636 | Evansville | 61,853 | C | 6 |
| 82620 | Alcova | 59,000 | D | 0 |
| 82646 | Natrona | 59,000 | D | 0 |
Lowest Safety Scores
| ZIP Code | City | Score | Grade | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82222 | Lance Creek | 13 | F | 18 |
| 82321 | Baggs | 30 | F | 17 |
| 82002 | Cheyenne | 32 | F | 6 |
| 82006 | Cheyenne | 32 | F | 6 |
| 82008 | Cheyenne | 32 | F | 6 |
Highest Safety Scores
| ZIP Code | City | Score | Grade | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82730 | Upton | 83 | B | 0 |
| 82723 | Osage | 82 | B | 6 |
| 82214 | Guernsey | 80 | B | 3 |
| 82213 | Glendo | 79 | B | 5 |
| 82201 | Wheatland | 78 | B | 7 |
All 195 ZIP Codes in Wyoming
- 83110 (Afton) [C] — 4 violations ⚠
- 82710 (Aladdin) [D]
- 82050 (Albin) [D] — 22 violations ⚠
- 82620 (Alcova) [D]
- 83128 (Alpine) [C] — 8 violations
- 83414 (Alta) [C]
- 82711 (Alva) [D]
- 82510 (Arapahoe) [D]
- 82630 (Arminto) [D]
- 82831 (Arvada) [D]
- 83111 (Auburn) [C] — 2 violations
- 82321 (Baggs) [F] — 17 violations ⚠
- 82322 (Bairoil) [C] — 7 violations ⚠
- 82832 (Banner) [D]
- 82410 (Basin) [C] — 6 violations ⚠
- 83112 (Bedford) [C] — 5 violations ⚠
- 82712 (Beulah) [D] — 7 violations ⚠
- 82833 (Big Horn) [D]
- 83113 (Big Piney) [C] — 79 violations ⚠
- 82922 (Bondurant) [D]
- 82051 (Bosler) [D]
- 82923 (Boulder) [D]
- 82834 (Buffalo) [C] — 6 violations ⚠
- 82052 (Buford) [D]
- 82411 (Burlington) [C] — 4 violations ⚠
- 82053 (Burns) [B] — 1 violation
- 82412 (Byron) [C]
- 82054 (Carpenter) [C] — 1 violation ⚠
- 82601 (Casper) [C] — 7 violations
- 82602 (Casper) [C] — 7 violations
- 82604 (Casper) [C] — 7 violations
- 82605 (Casper) [C] — 7 violations
- 82609 (Casper) [C] — 7 violations
- 82055 (Centennial) [C] — 3 violations
- 82001 (Cheyenne) [F] — 6 violations ⚠
- 82002 (Cheyenne) [F] — 6 violations ⚠
- 82003 (Cheyenne) [D] — 6 violations ⚠
- 82006 (Cheyenne) [F] — 6 violations ⚠
- 82007 (Cheyenne) [F] — 6 violations ⚠
- 82008 (Cheyenne) [F] — 6 violations ⚠
- 82009 (Cheyenne) [F] — 6 violations ⚠
- 82010 (Cheyenne) [F] — 6 violations ⚠
- 82210 (Chugwater) [B] — 3 violations ⚠
- 82835 (Clearmont) [C]
- 82414 (Cody) [C] — 2 violations
- 83114 (Cokeville) [C] — 7 violations ⚠
- 82925 (Cora) [D]
- 82420 (Cowley) [C] — 3 violations
- 82512 (Crowheart) [D]
- 83115 (Daniel) [D]
- 82836 (Dayton) [C] — 3 violations
- 82421 (Deaver) [C]
- 82714 (Devils Tower) [D]
- 83116 (Diamondville) [D]
- 82323 (Dixon) [D] — 16 violations ⚠
- 82633 (Douglas) [C]
- 82513 (Dubois) [C] — 3 violations ⚠
- 82635 (Edgerton) [C] — 1 violation
- 82324 (Elk Mountain) [C] — 6 violations ⚠
- 82422 (Emblem) [D]
- 82325 (Encampment) [C] — 1 violation
- 83118 (Etna) [C] — 5 violations
- 82930 (Evanston) [C] — 4 violations ⚠
- 82931 (Evanston) [C] — 4 violations ⚠
- 82636 (Evansville) [C] — 6 violations
- 83119 (Fairview) [C] — 12 violations
- 82932 (Farson) [C] — 10 violations ⚠
- 82005 (Fe Warren Afb) [D]
- 82933 (Fort Bridger) [D]
- 82212 (Fort Laramie) [C] — 1 violation
- 82514 (Fort Washakie) [D]
- 82715 (Four Corners) [D]
- 82423 (Frannie) [C] — 1 violation
- 83120 (Freedom) [C] — 3 violations
- 83121 (Frontier) [D]
- 82058 (Garrett) [D]
- 82716 (Gillette) [C] — 6 violations
- 82717 (Gillette) [C] — 6 violations
- 82718 (Gillette) [C] — 6 violations
- 82213 (Glendo) [B] — 5 violations
- 82637 (Glenrock) [C] — 1 violation ⚠
- 82934 (Granger) [C] — 6 violations ⚠
- 82059 (Granite Canon) [D]
- 82935 (Green River) [C] — 3 violations
- 82426 (Greybull) [C] — 2 violations
- 83122 (Grover) [C] — 27 violations ⚠
- 82214 (Guernsey) [B] — 3 violations
- 82327 (Hanna) [C]
- 82215 (Hartville) [B]
- 82217 (Hawk Springs) [D]
- 82638 (Hiland) [D]
- 82060 (Hillsdale) [D]
- 82061 (Horse Creek) [D]
- 82515 (Hudson) [B]
- 82720 (Hulett) [C]
- 82218 (Huntley) [D]
- 82428 (Hyattville) [C] — 1 violation
- 83001 (Jackson) [C] — 8 violations ⚠
- 83002 (Jackson) [C] — 8 violations ⚠
- 82219 (Jay Em) [D]
- 82310 (Jeffrey City) [C] — 9 violations ⚠
- 82063 (Jelm) [D]
- 82639 (Kaycee) [C] — 2 violations
- 83011 (Kelly) [D]
- 83101 (Kemmerer) [F] — 34 violations ⚠
- 82516 (Kinnear) [D]
- 82430 (Kirby) [C] — 1 violation
- 83123 (La Barge) [C] — 3 violations ⚠
- 82221 (Lagrange) [D]
- 82222 (Lance Creek) [F] — 18 violations ⚠
- 82520 (Lander) [C] — 3 violations ⚠
- 82070 (Laramie) [C] — 2 violations
- 82071 (Laramie) [C] — 2 violations
- 82072 (Laramie) [C] — 2 violations
- 82073 (Laramie) [C] — 2 violations
- 82837 (Leiter) [D]
- 82640 (Linch) [D]
- 82223 (Lingle) [C] — 2 violations
- 82929 (Little America) [C]
- 82936 (Lonetree) [D]
- 82224 (Lost Springs) [D]
- 82431 (Lovell) [C] — 6 violations
- 82225 (Lusk) [C] — 2 violations
- 82937 (Lyman) [C] — 3 violations ⚠
- 82642 (Lysite) [D]
- 82432 (Manderson) [D] — 2 violations ⚠
- 82227 (Manville) [C] — 4 violations
- 82938 (Mc Kinnon) [D]
- 82329 (Medicine Bow) [F] — 2 violations
- 82433 (Meeteetse) [C] — 4 violations ⚠
- 82081 (Meriden) [D]
- 82643 (Midwest) [C]
- 82644 (Mills) [C] — 6 violations ⚠
- 82721 (Moorcroft) [C] — 2 violations ⚠
- 83012 (Moose) [C] — 4 violations
- 83013 (Moran) [B]
- 82939 (Mountain View) [C] — 4 violations ⚠
- 82646 (Natrona) [D]
- 82701 (Newcastle) [B] — 8 violations
- 83124 (Opal) [C] — 2 violations
- 82723 (Osage) [B] — 6 violations ⚠
- 82434 (Otto) [D]
- 82838 (Parkman) [D]
- 82523 (Pavillion) [D] — 16 violations ⚠
- 82082 (Pine Bluffs) [C] — 13 violations ⚠
- 82941 (Pinedale) [C] — 3 violations
- 82942 (Point Of Rocks) [C] — 2 violations ⚠
- 82648 (Powder River) [D]
- 82435 (Powell) [B]
- 82440 (Ralston) [D]
- 82839 (Ranchester) [C]
- 82301 (Rawlins) [C] — 11 violations ⚠
- 82725 (Recluse) [D]
- 82943 (Reliance) [D]
- 82501 (Riverton) [D] — 26 violations ⚠
- 82944 (Robertson) [D]
- 82083 (Rock River) [C] — 1 violation
- 82901 (Rock Springs) [C] — 12 violations ⚠
- 82902 (Rock Springs) [C] — 12 violations ⚠
- 82727 (Rozet) [C] — 4 violations
- 82840 (Saddlestring) [D]
- 82524 (Saint Stephens) [D]
- 82331 (Saratoga) [C] — 8 violations ⚠
- 82332 (Savery) [D]
- 82229 (Shawnee) [D]
- 82441 (Shell) [B]
- 82801 (Sheridan) [D] — 6 violations ⚠
- 82615 (Shirley Basin) [D]
- 82649 (Shoshoni) [C] — 1 violation
- 82334 (Sinclair) [C] — 2 violations
- 83126 (Smoot) [C] — 2 violations
- 82842 (Story) [D]
- 82729 (Sundance) [C]
- 82945 (Superior) [C] — 17 violations ⚠
- 82442 (Ten Sleep) [C] — 2 violations
- 83025 (Teton Village) [B] — 1 violation
- 83127 (Thayne) [C] — 18 violations ⚠
- 82443 (Thermopolis) [C] — 5 violations
- 82084 (Tie Siding) [D]
- 82240 (Torrington) [C] — 2 violations
- 82730 (Upton) [B]
- 82242 (Van Tassell) [D]
- 82243 (Veteran) [D]
- 82335 (Walcott) [D]
- 82336 (Wamsutter) [C]
- 82450 (Wapiti) [D]
- 82731 (Weston) [D]
- 82201 (Wheatland) [B] — 7 violations ⚠
- 83014 (Wilson) [C] — 7 violations ⚠
- 82844 (Wolf) [D]
- 82401 (Worland) [C] — 3 violations
- 82732 (Wright) [B] — 1 violation
- 82845 (Wyarno) [D]
- 82190 (Yellowstone National Park) [C] — 1 violation
- 82244 (Yoder) [B] — 1 violation
Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Regulations: State plumbing boards, ICC, IAPMO
Updated daily.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the water safe to drink in Wyoming?
Wyoming has 209 community water systems serving 434,647 people across 195 ZIP codes. There are 747 recorded violations, including 134 health-based. 113 of 195 ZIP codes have at least one violation.
What plumbing code does Wyoming follow?
Wyoming follows the IPC plumbing code. DIY plumbing work is allowed for homeowners.
Is lead a concern in Wyoming's drinking water?
1 ZIP code in Wyoming has lead levels exceeding the EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L.
What is the radon risk in Wyoming?
95% of ZIP codes in Wyoming fall in EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk).