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Community water systems within the Lower Laramie River subbasin utilize groundwater. Based on the listing of subbasin community public water systems registered with the United States Environmental Protection Agency, more than 3,740 people rely solely on groundwater sources. 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.
Summary of Groundwater Usage for Community Public Water Systems in the Lower Laramie River subbasin
| County |
Public water system identification number |
Name |
Population served |
Source |
Average daily use (gallons per day) |
Peak daily use (gallons per day) |
| Platte |
WY5600187 |
Town of Wheatland |
3,351 |
7 Arikaree Aquifer wells |
169,599 |
2,848,350 |
| Platte |
WY5600200 |
Town of Chugwater |
239 |
2 wells |
38,850 |
60,000 |
| Platte |
WY5600777 |
Y-O Investments, Inc. |
150 |
2 wells |
33,900 |
86,250 |
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Totals |
3,740 |
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242,349 |
2,994,600 |
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