Means Improvement & Service District
EPA ID: WY5600760 · 410 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Means Improvement & Service District (WY5600760): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. For the full five-year period covered by EPA monitoring, Means Improvement & Service District has supplied tap water to 410 residents with no violations of any type on record.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Means Improvement & Service District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Means Improvement & Service District serves a community with a median household income of $77,169 and an estimated 17,091 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?
Means Improvement & Service 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.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.
Infrastructure Risk
Comparable Water Systems
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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
Means Improvement & Service District (EPA ID: WY5600760) is a community water system in Wyoming that serves approximately 410 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 82716 in Gillette.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.004 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.
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: 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.
- 82716 - Gillette
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Means Improvement & Service District (WY5600760) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Means Improvement & Service District water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Means Improvement & Service District in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.
How many people does Means Improvement & Service District serve?
Means Improvement & Service District serves approximately 410 people across 1 ZIP code in Wyoming.
Where does Means Improvement & Service District get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Means Improvement and Service District Water Report, WY. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/wy5600760/
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