Health Violations Found WY 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Jeffrey City Water & Sewer District

EPA ID: WY5600106 · 40 people served · 1 ZIP code

In the current EPA monitoring period, Jeffrey City Water & Sewer District has 1 violation still listed as unresolved, with the utility supplying water to approximately 40 residents.

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

C · 65
Avg Safety Score
40
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
9
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.001 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
6
Contaminants Flagged

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Jeffrey City Water & Sewer District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade C

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Jeffrey City Water & Sewer District'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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
0th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
0th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Fremont County, Wyoming rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

63 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
2 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 97% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Jeffrey City Water & Sewer District compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Revised Total Coliform Rule at 3 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Total Organic Carbon at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Radium-228 at 1 pCi/L (combined Radium-226 & 228 ≤ 5 pCi/L) exceeds the EPA maximum of pCi/L (combined Radium-226 & 228 ≤ 5 pCi/L). Bone cancer and leukemia (known carcinogen). Consider ion exchange (water softener) filtration.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Radium-228 was detected in this water system. ion exchange (water softener) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $1,500

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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,000
10 years
$10,000
20 years
$20,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,500 (one-time) vs. $10,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Jeffrey City Water & Sewer District (EPA ID: WY5600106) is a community water system in Wyoming that serves approximately 40 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 82310 in Jeffrey City.

Average Home Safety Score: C (65/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

1 health-based violation recorded in the past 5 years. 1 remains unresolved.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
December 1, 2024 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring Resolved
September 1, 2024 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring Unresolved
July 1, 2023 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring Resolved
February 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 3 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Total Organic Carbon Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Radium-228 Radionuclides 1 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 1 No
Contaminant 0700 Other Violation 1 Yes

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
82310 0.001 mg/L No N/A

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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ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Jeffrey City Water & Sewer District (WY5600106) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jeffrey City Water & Sewer District water safe to drink?

Jeffrey City Water & Sewer District has recorded 1 health-based violation in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.

How many people does Jeffrey City Water & Sewer District serve?

Jeffrey City Water & Sewer District serves approximately 40 people across 1 ZIP code in Wyoming.

Where does Jeffrey City Water & Sewer District get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

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
25
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: 40
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

Is water from Jeffrey City Water & Sewer District safe to drink?
Jeffrey City Water & Sewer District has a C safety grade based on 9 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Jeffrey City Water & Sewer District's water?
Detected contaminants include Revised Total Coliform Rule, Stage 1 DBP Rule, Total Organic Carbon, Radium-228. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Jeffrey City Water & Sewer District serve?
Jeffrey City Water & Sewer District serves approximately 40 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Jeffrey City Water & Sewer District's water source?
Jeffrey City Water & Sewer District draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Jeffrey City Water & Sewer District's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.001 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
Where does Jeffrey City Water & Sewer District get its water?
Jeffrey City Water & Sewer District'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. Based on violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is currently elevated.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

Contact your utility

Jeffrey City Water & Sewer District (EPA ID: WY5600106) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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