Water System Report WY

Bear River Regional Joint Powers

EPA ID: WY5601019 · 1,200 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Bear River Regional Joint Powers earns a clean bill from EPA monitoring — no violations in five years across a service area of 1,200 people.

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

1,200
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Bear River Regional Joint Powers Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$79,292
Median Household Income
14,836
Service Area Population
33%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
63%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Bear River Regional Joint Powers serves a community with a median household income of $79,292 and an estimated 14,836 residents across its service area. Approximately 63% 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.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Bear River Regional Joint Powers'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.

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

About 0% of homes in Uinta 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

43 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
25 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 63% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $900
Water Filtration $300
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

Bear River Regional Joint Powers (EPA ID: WY5601019) is a community water system in Wyoming that serves approximately 1,200 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 1 community.

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

Coverage: 1 ZIP code confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Bear River Regional Joint Powers (WY5601019) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bear River Regional Joint Powers water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Bear River Regional Joint Powers has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Bear River Regional Joint Powers serve?

Bear River Regional Joint Powers serves approximately 1,200 people across 2 ZIP codes in Wyoming.

Where does Bear River Regional Joint Powers get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
510
Confirmed Non-Lead

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.

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: 1,200
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?
Bear River Regional Joint Powers meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Bear River Regional Joint Powers serve?
Bear River Regional Joint Powers serves approximately 1,200 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Bear River Regional Joint Powers's water source?
Bear River Regional Joint Powers draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Bear River Regional Joint Powers's service area?
The Bear River Regional Joint Powers service area has a median household income of $79,292. EPA EJScreen data classifies 33% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Bear River Regional Joint Powers get its water?
Bear River Regional Joint Powers'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 available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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