Wyoming · population 11,691
Lead pipes in Evanston, WY
1,247 lines still unidentified
Most of Evanston (population 11,691) gets its water from City of Evanston. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 1,247 of 4,163 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of City of Evanston'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%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 30%
- Non-lead 70%
Latest lead test for City of Evanston (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 0.7 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 City of Evanston.
Water systems serving Evanston
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of EvanstonMain system | 0 | 0 | 1,247 | 0% |
| Bear River Regional Joint PowersAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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 Evanston
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Evanston'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
- Mountain Viewno lead reported
- Lyman12 lead + galv. lines
- Kemmerer1,582 unknown
- Green River409 unknown
- Rock Springs12 lead + galv. lines
- Aftonno lead reported
- Star Valley Ranch1 lead + galv. lines
- Pinedale131 unknown
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Questions
Does Evanston, WY have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but City of Evanston still lists 1,247 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Evanston?
EPA's service area maps place most of Evanston in City of Evanston's service area (PWSID WY5600150). Bear River Regional Joint Powers also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Evanston home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Evanston'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 Evanston 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 City of Evanston whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.