Water Quality: Torrington, WY
6 water systems • 7,662 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Torrington is served by 6 public water systems with a combined service population of 7,662 people, and has 153 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 66 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Torrington's violation count is 20% above the national average for Wyoming. Contaminants associated with violations include Haloacetic Acids, Nitrate-Nitrite.
Contaminants Found
Linked to increased cancer risk and potential reproductive and developmental effects with long-term exposure.
Common source: Reaction of chlorine disinfectants with organic matter in treated water
EPA limit: 0.060 mg/L (60 ppb)
Causes methemoglobinemia in infants and may pose cancer risks with long-term exposure.
Common source: Fertilizer runoff, septic systems, animal feedlots, natural deposits
EPA limit: 10 mg/L (as nitrogen)
Water Systems Serving Torrington
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TORRINGTON MUNICIPAL WATER DEPT, CITY OF | WY5600164 | Groundwater | 6,847 | 0 |
| SOUTH TORRINGTON WATER DISTRICT | WY5600168 | Groundwater | 450 | 3 |
| DILLMAN ESTATES | WY5601248 | Groundwater | 100 | 10 |
| STONE CREEK HOA | WY5601586 | Groundwater | 100 | 96 |
| COTTONWOOD ACRES | WY5601233 | Groundwater | 95 | 30 |
| POTLATCH TRAILER COURT | WY5600171 | Groundwater | 70 | 14 |
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.