Water System Report WY

Vista West Water Company

EPA ID: WY5600069 · 1,600 people served · 5 ZIP codes

Five years of EPA monitoring have produced no violations for Vista West Water Company — the supplier serving 1,600 residents has kept every contaminant level within federal limits, a result that places it among the top-performing utilities for systems with a service population of comparable size.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

1,600
People Served
5
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$271K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 5 (2023) to 2 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Vista West Water Company Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$70,902
Median Household Income
73,288
Service Area Population
22%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
64%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Vista West Water Company serves a community with a median household income of $70,902 and an estimated 73,288 residents across its service area. Approximately 64% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Vista West Water Company's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
70th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Natrona County, Wyoming rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.

Infrastructure Risk

50 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
18 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 74% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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C 8 violations
D 4 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $720
Total Estimated Cost $1,920

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

Vista West Water Company (EPA ID: WY5600069) is a community water system in Wyoming that serves approximately 1,600 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 5 ZIP codes across 1 community.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 1 ZIP code confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 4 additional ZIPs inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Vista West Water Company (WY5600069) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Vista West Water Company water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Vista West Water Company has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Vista West Water Company serve?

Vista West Water Company serves approximately 1,600 people across 5 ZIP codes in Wyoming.

Where does Vista West Water Company get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
588
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2024-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 1,600
Reported to Wyoming

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Vista West Water Company meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Vista West Water Company serve?
Vista West Water Company serves approximately 1,600 people with drinking water across 5 ZIP codes.
What is Vista West Water Company's water source?
Vista West Water Company draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Vista West Water Company's service area?
The Vista West Water Company service area has a median household income of $70,902. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Vista West Water Company get its water?
Vista West Water Company's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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