South Cheyenne Water & Sewer District
EPA ID: WY5600239 · 10,000 people served · 8 ZIP codes
Compared to the national average for mid-size utilities, South Cheyenne Water & Sewer District sits well above the baseline — five years of EPA monitoring show no violations, no MCL exceedances, and no enforcement actions for the full service territory of 10,000 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for South Cheyenne Water & Sewer District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The South Cheyenne Water & Sewer District serves a community with a median household income of $74,149 and an estimated 95,110 residents across its service area. Approximately 56% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
South Cheyenne Water & Sewer District'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.
About 1% of homes in Laramie 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 70th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.
Infrastructure Risk
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Wyoming
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
South Cheyenne Water & Sewer District (EPA ID: WY5600239) is a community water system in Wyoming that serves approximately 10,000 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 8 ZIP codes across 1 community.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree 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 7 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.
- 82001 — Cheyenne
- 82002 — Cheyenne
- 82003 — Cheyenne
- 82006 — Cheyenne
- 82007 — Cheyenne
- 82008 — Cheyenne
- 82009 — Cheyenne
- 82010 — Cheyenne
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for South Cheyenne Water & Sewer District (WY5600239) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is South Cheyenne Water & Sewer District water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, South Cheyenne Water & Sewer District has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does South Cheyenne Water & Sewer District serve?
South Cheyenne Water & Sewer District serves approximately 10,000 people across 8 ZIP codes in Wyoming.
Where does South Cheyenne Water & Sewer District get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean
This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.
Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.
Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →
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.