Lead Pipe Map

Wyoming · population 19,813

Lead pipes in Sheridan, WY

789 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Sheridan (population 19,813) gets its water from City of Sheridan. That system reported 397 lead and 392 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 11,015, with 1,700 more of unknown material.

7.2% of City of Sheridan's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Wyoming average (1.6%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).

397Lead
392Galvanized, replace
1,700Unknown material
8,526Non-lead

Latest lead test for City of Sheridan (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): not detected 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 Sheridan.

Water systems serving Sheridan

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
City of SheridanMain system3973921,7007.2%
Veterans Administration Medical CenterAlso serves parts of the city011920%
Downer Neighborhood I&s DistrictAlso serves parts of the city011910.4%

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 Sheridan

The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Sheridan's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.

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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.

Pitcher filtersCheapest start. Pick one certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead, such as Brita Elite, PUR Plus or ZeroWater.See pitchers Faucet-mount filtersFilters straight from the tap. Look for NSF/ANSI 53 lead reduction on the box.See faucet filters Under-sink systemsBest for families. Carbon block (NSF 53) or reverse osmosis (NSF 58) units rated for lead.See under-sink

Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost

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Questions

Does Sheridan, WY have lead pipes?

Yes. City of Sheridan, which serves Sheridan, reported 397 lead and 392 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,700 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Sheridan?

EPA's service area maps place most of Sheridan in City of Sheridan's service area (PWSID WY5600052). Veterans Administration Medical Center, Downer Neighborhood I&s District also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.

How do I check whether my Sheridan home has a lead service line?

Search your address on City of Sheridan'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 Sheridan 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 Sheridan whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.