Water Quality: Elk Mountain, WY
1 water system • 191 people served
Some ConcernsWater Quality Summary
Elk Mountain is served by 1 public water system with a combined service population of 191 people, and has 222 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 2 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Elk Mountain's violation count is 74% above the national average for Wyoming. Contaminants associated with violations include Chlorine Dioxide.
Contaminants Found
Can cause anemia in infants and young children; may cause nervous system effects at high levels.
Common source: Water treatment disinfectant used to control taste, odor, and microorganisms
EPA limit: 0.8 mg/L
Water Systems Serving Elk Mountain
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELK MOUNTAIN, TOWN OF | WY5600065 | Groundwater | 191 | 222 |
Concerned About Your Water?
A home water filter can remove common contaminants. NSF-certified filters are tested against EPA standards.
Consider a reverse osmosis system for comprehensive filtration or a carbon filter for basic improvement.
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Data Sources
Drinking water violation data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Data includes all recorded violations for active community water systems.