Wyoming Tap Water Quality Report
116 cities analyzed • 369,505 people served
Updated March 2026 • Data from EWG & EPA SDWIS
Most Common Contaminants in Wyoming
| Contaminant | Found In | % of Cities |
|---|---|---|
| Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) carcinogen | 84 of 116 | 72% |
| Nitrate and nitrite carcinogen | 80 of 116 | 69% |
| Haloacetic acids (HAA5) carcinogen | 79 of 116 | 68% |
| Fluoride | 72 of 116 | 62% |
| Bromodichloromethane carcinogen | 63 of 116 | 54% |
| Chloroform carcinogen | 61 of 116 | 53% |
| Dibromochloromethane carcinogen | 58 of 116 | 50% |
| Dibromoacetic acid | 56 of 116 | 48% |
| Bromochloroacetic acid | 51 of 116 | 44% |
| Uranium carcinogen | 47 of 116 | 41% |
City-by-City Water Quality Rankings
Ranked by number of contaminants above EWG health guidelines (most to fewest).
| # | City | Detected | Above Guidelines | Above Legal | People Served |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Casper | 27 | 18 | 0 | 59,000 |
| 2 | Laramie | 24 | 17 | 0 | 30,899 |
| 3 | Farmington Hills | 24 | 17 | 0 | 345 |
| 4 | Cheyenne | 23 | 15 | 0 | 64,165 |
| 5 | Gillette | 23 | 15 | 0 | 32,222 |
| 6 | Rock Springs | 22 | 15 | 0 | 24,000 |
| 7 | Green River | 22 | 15 | 0 | 10,500 |
| 8 | Bar Nunn | 19 | 15 | 0 | 4,000 |
| 9 | Midwest | 19 | 15 | 0 | 410 |
| 10 | Edgerton | 19 | 15 | 0 | 195 |
| 11 | F.e. Warren Afb | 23 | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Douglas | 19 | 14 | 0 | 6,400 |
| 13 | Sacramento | 19 | 14 | 0 | 475 |
| 14 | Fort Laramie | 17 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Riverton | 33 | 13 | 0 | 10,330 |
| 16 | Mills | 18 | 13 | 0 | 4,050 |
| 17 | Hartville | 14 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Burlington | 15 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Yellowstone National Park | 16 | 12 | 1 | 7,675 |
| 20 | Torrington | 15 | 12 | 0 | 6,847 |
| 21 | Fort Collins | 17 | 12 | 0 | 1,186 |
| 22 | Moorcroft | 14 | 12 | 0 | 1,009 |
| 23 | Wheatland | 17 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| 24 | Glendo | 14 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| 25 | Sinclair | 15 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| 26 | Manville | 12 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| 27 | Bairoil | 12 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| 28 | Thermopolis | 15 | 11 | 0 | 3,009 |
| 29 | Lyman | 14 | 11 | 0 | 2,000 |
| 30 | Hudson | 13 | 11 | 0 | 460 |
| 31 | East Thermopolis | 15 | 11 | 0 | 254 |
| 32 | Charlotte | 16 | 11 | 0 | 115 |
| 33 | Dubois | 14 | 11 | 0 | 68 |
| 34 | Hanna | 14 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| 35 | Wright | 18 | 10 | 0 | 2,500 |
| 36 | Glenrock | 11 | 10 | 0 | 2,466 |
| 37 | Lusk | 13 | 10 | 0 | 1,576 |
| 38 | Superior | 15 | 10 | 0 | 336 |
| 39 | La Barge | 14 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| 40 | Burns | 14 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| 41 | Chugwater | 15 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| 42 | Sheridan | 16 | 9 | 0 | 22,700 |
| 43 | Mountain View | 15 | 9 | 0 | 1,728 |
| 44 | Basin | 13 | 9 | 0 | 1,250 |
| 45 | Big Piney | 12 | 9 | 0 | 445 |
| 46 | Little America | 11 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| 47 | Dixon | 13 | 9 | 2 | 0 |
| 48 | Baggs | 12 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| 49 | Evanston | 15 | 8 | 0 | 12,000 |
| 50 | Powell | 11 | 8 | 0 | 6,310 |
| 51 | Pinedale | 11 | 8 | 0 | 1,900 |
| 52 | Alpine | 9 | 8 | 0 | 1,500 |
| 53 | Sundance | 8 | 8 | 0 | 1,279 |
| 54 | Bear River | 15 | 8 | 0 | 1,200 |
| 55 | Rock River | 10 | 8 | 0 | 211 |
| 56 | Centennial | 14 | 8 | 1 | 150 |
| 57 | Shell | 11 | 8 | 0 | 120 |
| 58 | Lingle | 11 | 8 | 1 | 95 |
| 59 | Granger | 11 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 60 | Albin | 10 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 61 | Cody | 9 | 7 | 0 | 9,836 |
| 62 | Greybull | 11 | 7 | 0 | 3,260 |
| 63 | Rolling Hills | 11 | 7 | 0 | 450 |
| 64 | Pavillion | 9 | 7 | 0 | 300 |
| 65 | Rawlins | 9 | 7 | 0 | 200 |
| 66 | Lander | 9 | 7 | 0 | 65 |
| 67 | Kemmerer | 11 | 7 | 0 | 39 |
| 68 | Frannie | 9 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 69 | Wamsutter | 10 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 70 | Deaver | 9 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 71 | Saratoga | 9 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 72 | Byron | 9 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 73 | Jackson | 8 | 6 | 0 | 9,800 |
| 74 | Moose | 7 | 6 | 0 | 4,514 |
| 75 | Shoshoni | 9 | 6 | 0 | 650 |
| 76 | Hulett | 6 | 6 | 0 | 420 |
| 77 | Osage | 12 | 6 | 0 | 240 |
| 78 | Yoder | 7 | 6 | 0 | 131 |
| 79 | Encampment | 8 | 6 | 0 | 130 |
| 80 | Newcastle | 10 | 5 | 0 | 3,521 |
| 81 | Jeffrey City | 7 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 82 | Medicine Bow | 8 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 83 | Teton Village | 8 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 84 | Worland | 5 | 4 | 0 | 990 |
| 85 | Sioux Falls | 6 | 4 | 0 | 50 |
| 86 | Kirby | 4 | 4 | 0 | 40 |
| 87 | La Grange | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 88 | Elk Mountain | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 89 | Upton | 5 | 3 | 0 | 1,100 |
| 90 | Dayton | 4 | 3 | 0 | 824 |
| 91 | Marbleton | 6 | 3 | 0 | 780 |
| 92 | Thayne | 4 | 3 | 0 | 366 |
| 93 | Meeteetse | 5 | 3 | 0 | 35 |
| 94 | Smoot | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 95 | Lance Creek | 7 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 96 | Hyattville | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 97 | Kaycee | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 98 | Ranchester | 5 | 2 | 0 | 950 |
| 99 | Etna | 2 | 2 | 0 | 465 |
| 100 | Lovell | 5 | 2 | 0 | 150 |
| 101 | Clearmont | 3 | 2 | 0 | 142 |
| 102 | Opal | 3 | 2 | 0 | 65 |
| 103 | Jamestown | 2 | 2 | 0 | 53 |
| 104 | Cowley | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 105 | Cedaredge | 2 | 1 | 0 | 375 |
| 106 | Grover | 2 | 1 | 0 | 252 |
| 107 | Afton | 1 | 1 | 0 | 250 |
| 108 | Evansville | 3 | 1 | 0 | 125 |
| 109 | Auburn | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 110 | Ten Sleep | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 111 | Cokeville | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 112 | Fairview | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 113 | Wilson | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1,400 |
| 114 | Point Of Rocks | 2 | 0 | 0 | 78 |
| 115 | Moran | 1 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| 116 | Buffalo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 29 |
Recommended Filtration for Wyoming
Based on the most common contaminants found across Wyoming (Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs), Nitrate and nitrite, Haloacetic acids (HAA5)), we recommend a reverse osmosis system or high-quality carbon block filter to remove disinfection byproducts and their precursors.
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Is Wyoming tap water safe to drink?
Water quality varies significantly across Wyoming. Of the 116 cities analyzed, the average city has 7.7 contaminants above EWG health guidelines. The best water quality was found in Wilson. We recommend checking your specific city's report for detailed information.
What city has the best water in Wyoming?
Based on our analysis, Wilson has the fewest contaminants above EWG health guidelines in Wyoming, with 0 above guideline levels.
What city has the worst water in Wyoming?
Based on our analysis, Casper has the most contaminants above EWG health guidelines in Wyoming, with 18 above guideline levels.
What's the best water filter for Wyoming residents?
For most Wyoming households, we recommend a reverse osmosis (RO) system for drinking water and a whole-home filter for showers and baths. The specific recommendation depends on your city's contaminant profile — check your city's report for personalized guidance.
National Water Quality Reports
Data sources: Environmental Working Group (EWG) Tap Water Database, U.S. EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
Last updated: March 2026
Methodology: Contaminant levels are compared against both EPA legal limits (Maximum Contaminant Levels) and EWG health guidelines, which are often stricter and based on the latest scientific research.