Water System Report WY

West Winds

EPA ID: WY5601619 · 663 people served · 8 ZIP codes

Zero EPA violations over five years — West Winds has kept tap water compliance clean for its full service population of 663.

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

663
People Served
8
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged

Service Area Map

Coverage area for West Winds Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$74,149
Median Household Income
95,110
Service Area Population
20%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
56%
Pre-1986 Housing

The West Winds serves a community with a median household income of $74,149 and an estimated 95,110 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?

Surface Water

West Winds'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
70th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
70th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Laramie County, Wyoming rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.

Infrastructure Risk

47 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Unknown
Pipe Material
19 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 71% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Lead Pipe Replacement Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Lead Pipe Replacement $1,253
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $600
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $3,353

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

West Winds (EPA ID: WY5601619) is a community water system in Wyoming that serves approximately 663 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 8 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 7 additional ZIPs 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 West Winds (WY5601619) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is West Winds water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, West Winds has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does West Winds serve?

West Winds serves approximately 663 people across 8 ZIP codes in Wyoming.

Where does West Winds 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
296
Unknown Material
0
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: 663
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?
West Winds meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does West Winds serve?
West Winds serves approximately 663 people with drinking water across 8 ZIP codes.
What is West Winds's water source?
West Winds draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of West Winds's service area?
The West Winds service area has a median household income of $74,149. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does West Winds get its water?
West Winds'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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