Monitoring Violations WY

Nordic Ranches Water, Llc.

EPA ID: WY5601418 · 465 people served · 3 ZIP codes

Tallying the federal enforcement file for Nordic Ranches Water, Llc. yields 3 open violations that have not been formally closed — each finding sits in the EPA database while the utility continues to deliver water to approximately 465 residents and works through the required corrective action process.

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

C · 61
Avg Safety Score
465
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
8
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.003 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
6
Contaminants Flagged
$431K
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 5 (2024). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Nordic Ranches Water, Llc. Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$86,351
Median Household Income
6,066
Service Area Population
25%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
22%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Nordic Ranches Water, Llc. serves a community with a median household income of $86,351 and an estimated 6,066 residents across its service area.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Nordic Ranches Water, Llc.'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
0th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 0% of homes in Lincoln 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

31 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
39 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 44% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Nordic Ranches Water, Llc. compares to EPA limits

Arsenic 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.01 mg/L

What This Means For You

Arsenic at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.01 mg/L.

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Total Coliform at 1 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

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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 $400
Water Filtration $200
Total Estimated Cost $1,800

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 $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,000
10 years
$10,000
20 years
$20,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,800 (one-time) vs. $10,000 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

Nordic Ranches Water, Llc. (EPA ID: WY5601418) is a community water system in Wyoming that serves approximately 465 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: C (61/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

8 monitoring/reporting violations recorded. These are procedural violations (missed tests or late reports), not necessarily water safety issues.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
July 9, 2025 Total Coliform Monitoring Unresolved
July 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring Unresolved
December 30, 2024 Stage 1 DBP Rule Monitoring Resolved
June 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
March 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
January 1, 2024 Arsenic Monitoring Resolved
October 1, 2023 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring Unresolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Arsenic Inorganic 2 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 2 No
Total Coliform Microbiological 1 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
83118 0.003 mg/L No N/A
83128 0.002 mg/L No N/A

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 1 (High Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

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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 Nordic Ranches Water, Llc. (WY5601418) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nordic Ranches Water, Llc. water safe to drink?

Nordic Ranches Water, Llc. has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.

How many people does Nordic Ranches Water, Llc. serve?

Nordic Ranches Water, Llc. serves approximately 465 people across 3 ZIP codes in Wyoming.

Where does Nordic Ranches Water, Llc. 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
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
147
Unknown Material
74
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 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 465
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

Is water from Nordic Ranches Water, Llc. safe to drink?
Nordic Ranches Water, Llc. has a C safety grade based on 8 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Nordic Ranches Water, Llc.'s water?
Detected contaminants include Arsenic, Stage 1 DBP Rule, Surface Water Treatment Rule, Consumer Confidence Report Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 contaminants 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 Nordic Ranches Water, Llc. serve?
Nordic Ranches Water, Llc. serves approximately 465 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Nordic Ranches Water, Llc.'s water source?
Nordic Ranches Water, Llc. draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Nordic Ranches Water, Llc.'s water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.003 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Nordic Ranches Water, Llc.'s service area?
The Nordic Ranches Water, Llc. service area has a median household income of $86,351. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Nordic Ranches Water, Llc. get its water?
Nordic Ranches Water, Llc.'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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

What You Can Do

1

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3

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