Water System Report WY

Afton, Board of Pub Utilities

EPA ID: WY5600002 · 2,000 people served · 5 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Afton, Board of Pub Utilities (WY5600002): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Five clean years on EPA record - Afton, Board of Pub Utilities, 2,000 residents served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

2,000
People Served
5
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.001 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
0
Contaminants Flagged

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Afton, Board of Pub Utilities Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$83,442
Median Household Income
7,267
Service Area Population
25%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
49%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Afton, Board of Pub Utilities serves a community with a median household income of $83,442 and an estimated 7,267 residents across its service area. Approximately 49% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Afton, Board of Pub Utilities's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
0th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

42 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
28 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 60% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $360
Water Filtration $180
Total Estimated Cost $1,740

Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.

System Overview

Afton, Board of Pub Utilities (EPA ID: WY5600002) is a community water system in Wyoming that serves approximately 2,000 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 5 ZIP codes across 5 communities.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.001 mg/L No N/A

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 1 (High Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400

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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by WY or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Afton, Board of Pub Utilities (WY5600002) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Afton, Board of Pub Utilities water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Afton, Board of Pub Utilities in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does Afton, Board of Pub Utilities serve?

Afton, Board of Pub Utilities serves approximately 2,000 people across 5 ZIP codes in Wyoming.

Where does Afton, Board of Pub Utilities get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Afton, Board of Pub Utilities meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Afton, Board of Pub Utilities serve?
Afton, Board of Pub Utilities serves approximately 2,000 people with drinking water across 5 ZIP codes.
What is Afton, Board of Pub Utilities's water source?
Afton, Board of Pub Utilities draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Afton, Board of Pub Utilities's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.001 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Afton, Board of Pub Utilities's service area?
The Afton, Board of Pub Utilities service area has a median household income of $83,442. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Afton, Board of Pub Utilities get its water?
Afton, Board of Pub Utilities's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.

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