TORRINGTON, Wyoming Tap Water Quality

7,662 people served · 6 water systems

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TORRINGTON, Wyoming is a small town with 7,662 residents served by a network of 6 public water systems. Water service covers ZIP code 82240.

TORRINGTON has accumulated a significant number of EPA health-based violations. Reviewing the contaminants involved, requesting your utility's Consumer Confidence Report, and using certified point-of-use filtration is strongly advisable.

EPA reporting identifies Mercury (Inorganic) and Uranium among the regulated contaminants associated with TORRINGTON's recent health-based violations. Each contaminant has different sources, health implications, and recommended mitigation steps — links to the full EPA reference for each are listed alongside the violation history below.

Last updated: 2026-05-18 · Source: EPA SDWIS

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Centered on ZIP-code centroids of water systems serving this city.

ZIP Codes Served

82240

Health-Based Violations (Last 5 Years)

EPA Maximum Contaminant Level exceedances reported by water systems serving TORRINGTON. Each entry explains the contaminant, the health risk, and recommended precautions, and links to a full guide.

Mercury (Inorganic)chemical

EPA Code 1038 · Maximum Contaminant Level Exceedance

violations

EPA Limit

0.002 mg/L

Last Reading

12 MG/L

First Reported

Jan 2021

Most Recent

Jul 2025

What this violation means

Inorganic mercury in drinking water primarily damages kidneys. Most mercury exposure for Americans comes from fish (methylmercury), but localized water contamination occurs near refineries, coal-burning plants, and certain landfills.

Recommended precautions

→Reverse osmosis and distillation remove inorganic mercury.
→Activated carbon adsorption works for mercury but capacity is limited.
→Test private wells near industrial sites or landfills.

Read the complete guide to Mercury (Inorganic)

Uraniumradiological

EPA Code 4006 · Maximum Contaminant Level Exceedance

violations

EPA Limit

0.03 mg/L

Last Reading

37 UG/L

First Reported

Jan 2024

Most Recent

Jul 2025

What this violation means

Uranium in drinking water is both a chemical toxin (kidney damage) and a radiological hazard (increased cancer risk). It's most commonly found in groundwater near uranium ore deposits or former mining activity in the Western US.

Recommended precautions

→Reverse osmosis is the gold standard for removing uranium.
→Ion exchange systems work but must be sized correctly for uranium.
→If you live near former mining sites, test for uranium even if not required.

Read the complete guide to Uranium

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Health-based violations only. Older violations may have been resolved; check your utility's most recent Consumer Confidence Report for current status.

Water Systems Serving TORRINGTON

SOUTH TORRINGTON WATER DISTRICT

PWSID: WY5600168

450 served

DILLMAN ESTATES

PWSID: WY5601248

100 served

STONE CREEK HOA

PWSID: WY5601586

100 served

15 violations

COTTONWOOD ACRES

PWSID: WY5601233

95 served

15 violations

TORRINGTON MUNICIPAL WATER DEPT, CITY OF

PWSID: WY5600164

6,847 served

POTLATCH TRAILER COURT

PWSID: WY5600171

70 served

1 violation

What Can You Do?

✅ Request your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) — required by law.
✅ Use an NSF-certified water filter if violations involve lead, arsenic, or PFAS.
✅ Run cold water for 30 seconds before drinking if you have older plumbing (reduces lead).
✅ Check back monthly — we update data from the EPA every 30 days.

About this data

This overview reflects EPA SDWIS data published as of 2026-05-18. It covers active Community Water Systems (CWS) that exceeded federal Maximum Contaminant Levels during the past five-year EPA reporting window. For up-to-the-minute information, request a current Consumer Confidence Report from your utility, or review the EPA's public dashboard.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is TORRINGTON, Wyoming tap water safe to drink?▼

This city's water had numerous EPA violations in the last 5 years. Consider filtered water.

How many EPA violations does TORRINGTON have?▼

TORRINGTON has 31 EPA health-based water violations in the last 5 years across 6 water systems serving 7,662 people.

What contaminants have been found in TORRINGTON water?▼

The following EPA-regulated contaminants have been detected: 1038, 4006. View details about each contaminant, health effects, and recommended precautions above in the violations table.

Should I use a water filter in TORRINGTON?▼

Using an NSF-certified water filter is recommended if your area has violations involving lead, arsenic, or PFAS. For other contaminants, consult your local water utility. Check the annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) for detailed guidance.

What should I do if there are violations in TORRINGTON?▼

Request your water utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR), which is required by the EPA. Follow the utility's guidance on boil water advisories. Run cold water for 30 seconds before drinking if you have older plumbing. Use an NSF-certified filter if needed based on your water system's violations.