Water System Report WY

South Torrington Water District

EPA ID: WY5600168 · 450 people served · 1 ZIP code

South Torrington Water District carries zero EPA violations in five years — a spotless record for a utility serving 450 residents.

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

450
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$234K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 1 (2022) to 4 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for South Torrington Water District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$65,568
Median Household Income
9,547
Service Area Population
25%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
69%
Pre-1986 Housing

The South Torrington Water District serves a community with a median household income of $65,568 and an estimated 9,547 residents across its service area. Approximately 69% 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

South Torrington 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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
60th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
0th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Infrastructure Risk

51 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
19 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 73% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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Encampment, Town of
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0 violations
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460 people
B 0 violations
C 8 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $2,400

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

South Torrington Water District (EPA ID: WY5600168) is a community water system in Wyoming that serves approximately 450 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 82240 in Torrington.

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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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 South Torrington Water District (WY5600168) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is South Torrington Water District water safe to drink?

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

How many people does South Torrington Water District serve?

South Torrington Water District serves approximately 450 people across 1 ZIP code in Wyoming.

Where does South Torrington 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:

0
Confirmed Lead
3
Galvanized — Replacement Required
27
Unknown Material
152
Confirmed Non-Lead

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 2022-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 450
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?
South Torrington Water District meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does South Torrington Water District serve?
South Torrington Water District serves approximately 450 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is South Torrington Water District's water source?
South Torrington Water District draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of South Torrington Water District's service area?
The South Torrington Water District service area has a median household income of $65,568. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does South Torrington Water District get its water?
South Torrington 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.
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