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The two community public water systems within the Horse Creek subbasin utilize groundwater. Based on the listing of public water systems registered with the United States Environmental Protection Agency in the subbasin, approximately 650 people rely solely on groundwater sources of supply for their community water systems. The locations, populations served, and sources for these community public water systems are listed in the following table. A map showing locations of municipal wells that are permitted to produce more than 50 gallons per minute (gpm) and public water supply system surface water intakes can be seen by clicking here.

Two community public water systems are located in the Horse Creek subbasin. These systems serve approximately 650 people through 5 wells.

Summary of Groundwater Usage for Community Public Water Systems in the Horse Creek Subbasin

County
Public water system identification number
Name
Population served
Source
Average daily use (gallons per day)
Peak daily use (gallons per day)
Goshen WY5600169 Town of Yoder Water System 300 3 wells 55,000 150,000
Goshen WY5600788 La Grange 350 2 wells 25,000 37,000
   
Totals
650
 
80,000
187,000

 

 
 
 
 


The Platte River Basin Plan is a planning tool developed for the Wyoming Water Development Office. It presents estimated current and estimated future uses of water in WyomingÆs Platte River Basin. The Plan is not used to determine compliance with or administration of state law, federal law, court decrees, interstate compacts, or interstate agreements.
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