Wyoming · population 65,704
Lead pipes in Cheyenne, WY
82 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Cheyenne (population 65,704) gets its water from Cheyenne Board of Public Utilities. That system reported 82 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 28,255, with 28,173 more of unknown material.
0.3% of Cheyenne Board of Public Utilities's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Wyoming average (1.6%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0.3%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 100%
- Non-lead 0%
Latest lead test for Cheyenne Board of Public Utilities (2025): 15 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Cheyenne Board of Public Utilities.
Water systems serving Cheyenne
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheyenne Board of Public UtilitiesMain system | 82 | 0 | 28,173 | 0.3% |
| Usaf F.E. Warren AFBAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 83 | 291 | 9.9% |
| South Cheyenne Water & Sewer DistrictAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Winchester HillsAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 169 | 0% |
| West WindsAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 296 | 0% |
| Englewood Village MHPAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 49 | 0% |
| Highland Ranch EstatesAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 44 | 0% |
| Hide-A-Way Mobile VillageAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 70 | 0% |
| Mountain View Estates (Knecht Invts)Also serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 37 | 0% |
Matched from EPA water system service area boundaries and the cities each system reports serving. Edges of the city may be served by a neighboring system; your water bill names your utility.
Check your address in Cheyenne
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Cheyenne Board of Public Utilities's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.
No map yet? Do the 2-minute scratch and magnet test.
Protect your drinking water
If your line is lead, galvanized or unknown, use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking, cooking and baby formula, and use only cold water.
Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost
Nearby cities
- Laramie924 lead + galv. lines
- Wheatland299 lead + galv. lines
- Torrington809 unknown
- Douglas8 lead + galv. lines
- Glenrock11 lead + galv. lines
- Rawlins56 lead + galv. lines
- Casper146 lead + galv. lines
- Evansvilleno lead reported
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Questions
Does Cheyenne, WY have lead pipes?
Yes. Cheyenne Board of Public Utilities, which serves Cheyenne, reported 82 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 28,173 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Cheyenne?
EPA's service area maps place most of Cheyenne in Cheyenne Board of Public Utilities's service area (PWSID WY5600011). Usaf F.E. Warren AFB, South Cheyenne Water & Sewer District, Winchester Hills, West Winds, Englewood Village MHP, Highland Ranch Estates, Hide-A-Way Mobile Village, Mountain View Estates (Knecht Invts) also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Cheyenne home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Cheyenne Board of Public Utilities's service line inventory map. You can also scratch the pipe where water enters your home: lead is soft, dull gray, scratches to shiny silver and doesn't attract a magnet.
When will lead pipes in Cheyenne be replaced?
EPA's Lead and Copper Rule Improvements require most systems to replace lead and galvanized-requiring-replacement lines by December 31, 2037. Ask Cheyenne Board of Public Utilities whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.