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Most community public water systems within the South Platte River subbasin utilize groundwater. Based on the listing of community public water systems registered with the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) within the South Platte subbasin, more than 3,147 people living in municipalities or developments outside the City of Cheyenne 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. Of the 13 community public water systems that are located in the South Platte subbasin, 12 are serviced exclusively with groundwater.
Summary of Groundwater Usage for Community Public Water Systems in the South Platte River subbasin
County |
Public water system identification number |
Name |
Population served |
Source |
Average daily use (gallons per day) |
Peak daily use (gallons per day) |
Laramie |
WY5600012 |
Orchard Valley Water Company |
300 |
2 wells |
34,500 |
172,500 |
Laramie |
WY5600021 |
Evergreen Park LLC |
50 |
1 well |
11,300 |
28,750 |
Laramie |
WY5600040 |
Town of Pine Bluffs |
1,153 |
5 Brule Aquifer wells |
288,250 |
662,975 |
Laramie |
WY5600051 |
Miller Lower Mobile Home Park |
70 |
1 well |
15,820 |
40,250 |
Laramie |
WY5600188 |
Burns Board of Public Utilities |
315 |
4 wells |
42,000 |
75,000 |
Laramie |
WY5600189 |
Town of Albin |
120 |
3 wells |
15,000 |
40,000 |
Laramie |
WY5600260 |
High Plains Ranch |
60 |
1 well |
13,560 |
34,500 |
Laramie |
WY5600263 |
Hide-a-Way Mobile Home Park |
69 |
2 wells |
15,594 |
39,675 |
Laramie |
WY5600266 |
Avalon Mobile Manor |
120 |
1 well |
27,120 |
69,000 |
Laramie |
WY5600779 |
Winchester Hills |
600 |
2 wells |
135,600 |
345,000 |
Laramie |
WY5601265 |
AAA Mobile Home Park |
200 |
2 wells |
45,200 |
115,000 |
Laramie |
WY5601464 |
Carpenter Water & Sewer District |
90 |
2 Chadron Aquifer wells |
20,340 |
51,750 |
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Totals |
3,147 |
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664,284 |
1,501,900 |
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