Historical Compliance Records WY 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Bridger Valley Joint Powers Board

EPA ID: WY5600757 ยท 1,728 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Bridger Valley Joint Powers Board (WY5600757): 1 past health-based violation, since resolved. Water monitoring history for Bridger Valley Joint Powers Board includes 1 violation, each addressed and closed - the system holds no active EPA enforcement today for its 1,728 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,728
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
1
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.001 mg/L
Max Lead Level
1
Contaminants Flagged
$246K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Bridger Valley Joint Powers Board Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$97,333
Median Household Income
3,236
Service Area Population
33%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
53%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Bridger Valley Joint Powers Board serves a community with a median household income of $97,333 and an estimated 3,236 residents across its service area. Approximately 53% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 33% 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.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Bridger Valley Joint Powers Board'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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

41 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
29 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 59% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Bridger Valley Joint Powers Board compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Contaminant 0800 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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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 $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,500 (one-time) vs. $5,000 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

Bridger Valley Joint Powers Board (EPA ID: WY5600757) is a community water system in Wyoming that serves approximately 1,728 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 82937 in Lyman.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 1 record in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
June 1, 2024 Contaminant 0800 Health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Contaminant 0800 Other Violation 1 Yes

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.001 mg/L No N/A

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by WY or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Bridger Valley Joint Powers Board (WY5600757) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bridger Valley Joint Powers Board water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Bridger Valley Joint Powers Board; its 1 accepted 2021-2026 record are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Bridger Valley Joint Powers Board serve?

Bridger Valley Joint Powers Board serves approximately 1,728 people across 1 ZIP code in Wyoming.

Where does Bridger Valley Joint Powers Board get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Bridger Valley Joint Powers Board's water?
Detected contaminants include Contaminant 0800. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 1 contaminant 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 Bridger Valley Joint Powers Board serve?
Bridger Valley Joint Powers Board serves approximately 1,728 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Bridger Valley Joint Powers Board's water source?
Bridger Valley Joint Powers Board draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Bridger Valley Joint Powers Board's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.001 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Bridger Valley Joint Powers Board's service area?
The Bridger Valley Joint Powers Board service area has a median household income of $97,333. EPA EJScreen data classifies 33% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Bridger Valley Joint Powers Board get its water?
Bridger Valley Joint Powers Board'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 the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

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1

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3

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