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Most community public water systems in the Upper Laramie River subbasin utilize groundwater. Based on the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) listing of public water systems in this subbasin, more than 1,085 people rely solely on groundwater sources of supply for their community water systems. The locations, populations served, and sources for these 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 Upper 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)
Albany WY5600162 Country Meadow Estates 375 2 wells 84,750 215,625
Albany WY5600208 Wyoming Technical Institute 560 2 wells 126,560 322,000
Albany WY5601232 Centennial Water & Sewer 100 2 wells 17,000 57,500
Albany WY5601457 Antelope Ridge H.O.A. 50 2 wells 11,300 28,750
    Totals 1,085   239,610 623,875
 
 
 
 


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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