Wyoming · 14 community water systems
Lead pipes in Sweetwater County, WY
14 community water systems serving Sweetwater County reported 2 lead and 34 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,477 of unknown material. The most are in Emerald River Estates.
0.2% 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) 0.2%
- Unknown 9.5%
- Non-lead 90%
Water systems serving Sweetwater County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emerald River EstatesGreen River | 0 | 17 | 0 | 55% |
| City of Rock SpringsRock Springs | 1 | 11 | 45 | 0.1% |
| Town of BairoilBairoil | 0 | 6 | 0 | 5.2% |
| Town of SuperiorSuperior | 1 | 0 | 75 | 0.5% |
| White Mountain W&S DistrictRock Springs | 0 | 0 | 411 | 0% |
| City of Green RiverGreen River | 0 | 0 | 409 | 0% |
| Jamestown-Rio Vista W&S DistrictGreen River | 0 | 0 | 196 | 0% |
| Town of WamsutterWamsutter | 0 | 0 | 105 | 0% |
| Desert Trails MHPGreen River | 0 | 0 | 87 | 0% |
| Town of GrangerGranger | 0 | 0 | 53 | 0% |
| W Bar K Mobile Home ParkRock Springs | 0 | 0 | 50 | 0% |
| Mobile Corrals MHPRock Springs | 0 | 0 | 46 | 0% |
| Little America Hotels & Resorts, Inc- WyLittle America | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Pioneer Mobile Home ParkGreen River | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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 Sweetwater County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Sweetwater County reported 2 lead and 34 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,477 of unknown material.
Which Sweetwater County water systems have the most lead lines?
Emerald River Estates (17), City of Rock Springs (12), Town of Bairoil (6).
How do I check my home in Sweetwater 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.