Water System Report WY

Washakie Rural Water System

EPA ID: WY5601523 · 990 people served · 1 ZIP code

Unlike many utilities its size, Washakie Rural Water System carries a violation-free five-year record — no EPA notices, no MCL exceedances, serving 990 people.

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

990
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$187K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Washakie Rural Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$63,342
Median Household Income
7,053
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
79%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Washakie Rural Water System serves a community with a median household income of $63,342 and an estimated 7,053 residents across its service area. Approximately 79% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Washakie Rural Water System'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.

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

About 0% of homes in Washakie 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

48 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
22 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 69% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,800
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $3,000

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

Washakie Rural Water System (EPA ID: WY5601523) is a community water system in Wyoming that serves approximately 990 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 82401 in Worland.

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: 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 Washakie Rural Water System (WY5601523) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Washakie Rural Water System water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Washakie Rural Water System has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Washakie Rural Water System serve?

Washakie Rural Water System serves approximately 990 people across 1 ZIP code in Wyoming.

Where does Washakie Rural Water System 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
392
Unknown Material
212
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 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 990
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?
Washakie Rural Water System meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Washakie Rural Water System serve?
Washakie Rural Water System serves approximately 990 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Washakie Rural Water System's water source?
Washakie Rural Water System draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Washakie Rural Water System's service area?
The Washakie Rural Water System service area has a median household income of $63,342. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Washakie Rural Water System get its water?
Washakie Rural Water System'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.
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