Lance Creek Water District
EPA ID: WY5600109 · 45 people served · 2 ZIP codes
Where compliant utilities carry no open actions, Lance Creek Water District shows 7 active EPA violations in the federal database for a service population of approximately 45.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Stable · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 6 (2021) to 8 (2023). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Lance Creek Water District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade F
Service Area Demographics
The Lance Creek Water District serves a community with a median household income of $55,833 and an estimated 147 residents across its service area. Approximately 93% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 100% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Lance Creek Water 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.
About 0% of homes in Niobrara 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
Detected Contaminants
How Lance Creek Water District compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Radium-228 at 5 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.
Contaminant 0700 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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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
Lance Creek Water District (EPA ID: WY5600109) is a community water system in Wyoming that serves approximately 45 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Average Home Safety Score: F (27/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 1, 2024 | Radium-228 | Monitoring | Resolved |
| October 1, 2023 | Radium-228 | Monitoring | Resolved |
| August 16, 2023 | Contaminant 0700 | Health-based | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Gross Beta | Health-based | Unresolved |
| April 1, 2023 | Gross Beta | Health-based | Unresolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Gross Beta | Health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Chlorine residual | Monitoring | Unresolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Beta | Radionuclides | 11 | Yes |
| Radium-228 | Radionuclides | 5 | No |
| Contaminant 0700 | Other Violation | 1 | Yes |
| Chlorine residual | Disinfectant | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:
| ZIP Code | Lead Level | Exceeds Limit | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 82222 | 0.011 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 Lance Creek Water District (WY5600109) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lance Creek Water District water safe to drink?
Lance Creek Water District has recorded 12 health-based violations 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 Lance Creek Water District serve?
Lance Creek Water District serves approximately 45 people across 2 ZIP codes in Wyoming.
Where does Lance Creek Water 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:
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.
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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