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Based on information gathered from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA), the City of Cheyenne relies on a combination of surface water and groundwater sources to supply water to a population of at least 65,000 people. This type of system is referred to as a ôconjunctive useö system. The Cheyenne Board of Public Utilities obtains surface water from several sources and groundwater from 39 wells. The following table summarizes the conjunctive water usage within the South Platte subbasin.
Summary of Conjunctive Water 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 |
Cheyenne Board of Public Utilities |
65,000 |
39 wells, Several surface water sources |
13,100,000 |
36,800,000 |
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Totals |
65,000 |
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13,100,000 |
36,800,000 |
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