Wyoming · 10 community water systems
Lead pipes in Carbon County, WY
10 community water systems serving Carbon County reported 0 lead and 172 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4,839 of unknown material. The most are in Town of Encampment.
2.2% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Wyoming average (1.6%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 2.2%
- Unknown 63%
- Non-lead 35%
Water systems serving Carbon County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of EncampmentEncampment | 0 | 91 | 34 | 23% |
| City of Rawlins Water SupplyRawlins | 0 | 56 | 3,675 | 1.4% |
| Town of SinclairSinclair | 0 | 10 | 96 | 3.4% |
| Town of SaratogaSaratoga | 0 | 9 | 325 | 0.8% |
| Town of BaggsBaggs | 0 | 4 | 422 | 0.7% |
| Sierra Madre JPBEncampment | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1.6% |
| Town of HannaHanna | 0 | 0 | 167 | 0% |
| Town of DixonDixon | 0 | 0 | 102 | 0% |
| Town of Elk MountainElk Mountain | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0% |
| Town of Medicine BowMedicine Bow | 0 | 0 | 6 | 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 Carbon County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Carbon County reported 0 lead and 172 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4,839 of unknown material.
Which Carbon County water systems have the most lead lines?
Town of Encampment (91), City of Rawlins Water Supply (56), Town of Sinclair (10).
How do I check my home in Carbon 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.