Wyoming · 11 community water systems
Lead pipes in Big Horn County, WY
11 community water systems serving Big Horn County reported 6 lead and 34 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,811 of unknown material. The most are in Town of Cowley.
0.9% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Wyoming average (1.6%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.8%
- Unknown 42%
- Non-lead 58%
Water systems serving Big Horn County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of CowleyCowley | 2 | 11 | 106 | 3.0% |
| Town of GreybullGreybull | 0 | 11 | 653 | 0.9% |
| Town of ByronByron | 0 | 7 | 29 | 2.8% |
| Town of FrannieFrannie | 0 | 4 | 63 | 3.7% |
| Town of LovellLovell | 3 | 0 | 270 | 0.3% |
| Town of BasinBasin | 1 | 0 | 499 | 0.2% |
| Shell Town Water Improvement DistrictShell | 0 | 1 | 29 | 2.6% |
| South Big Horn County JPBBasin | 0 | 0 | 78 | 0% |
| South End Water Users S&i DistrictLovell | 0 | 0 | 57 | 0% |
| Hyattville S&i DistrictHyattville | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0% |
| Greybull Heights Water UsersGreybull | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0% |
Systems that also serve other counties are counted in full. Your water bill names your utility.
What to do if your line is lead or unknown
- Check the pipe where water enters your home.
- Use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking and cooking.
- Test your water, often free through the utility.
- Ask your utility about free or discounted replacement; most lines must be replaced by December 31, 2037.
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Questions
Does Big Horn County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Big Horn County reported 6 lead and 34 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,811 of unknown material.
Which Big Horn County water systems have the most lead lines?
Town of Cowley (13), Town of Greybull (11), Town of Byron (7).
How do I check my home in Big Horn County?
Find the water system named on your water bill in the table above, open its page and use its address-level inventory. You can also scratch-test the pipe where it enters your home.