Wyoming State Water Plan
Wyoming State Water Plan
Wyoming Water Development Office
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Phone: 307-777-7626
Wyoming Water Development Office
6920 Yellowtail Rd
Cheyenne, WY 82002
Phone: 307-777-7626
| SUBJECT: |
Appendix E Municipal Water Use |
| PREPARED BY: | HKM Engineering Inc. |
| DATE: | February 2002 |
INTRODUCTION
This Technical Memorandum provides water use information for the following 20 municipal, district or private water systems that furnish water for municipal and domestic use to their residents.
Incorporated municipalities that obtain their primary water supply from surface water are:
METHODOLOGY
Primarily, information was obtained for the various entities from WWDC's 2000 Water System Survey Report and direct communications with the entity. A draft form outlining water use for each system was prepared from the information included in the Water System Survey Report, and was submitted to the entity for their review and comments. Accompanying the draft form, was a brief questionnaire asking for additional information on their water supply system and wastewater discharge (potential return of a portion of their water supply to a surface water). Follow-up calls were made to systems that did not respond to the mailing. The Wyoming DEQ office in Sheridan was also contacted for additional information on some of the districts and private water systems.
All information obtained was compiled on the summary sheets in Appendix 1. In a few cases, no information could be obtained on the water system or the data in the WWDC 2000 Water System Survey Report could not be verified.
As the above tabulation indicates, the public water supplies in the planning area utilize both surface water and groundwater. The surface water supplies are confined to the four municipalities on the eastern edge of the Bighorn Mountains (except for Midwest and Edgerton that receive their water from the Casper Regional Water System, which is located in the Platte River basin and is outside of this study area). All four of these entities that divert water from rivers or creeks in this basin, return water from their wastewater treatment facility to the stream from which they obtain their water supply. Impacts to the surface waters from which these cities and towns obtain their water may best be determined by the simple relationship of:
depletions = diversions - return flow.The estimated surface water depletions were calculated on a monthly basis to accommodate the modeling efforts for this planning study. Estimated monthly diversion and wastewater discharge information was developed from information obtained from the municipality. Only actual wastewater point source discharges were considered in this analysis. Return flows resulting from municipal irrigation use or seepage were not considered, as they are highly variable and difficult to estimate. Therefore, the return flows used in this analysis are likely understated, which will result in depletions being somewhat overstated. Estimated depletions are listed in Table 1.
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Table 1 Municipal Depletions for Surface Water Systems (millions gallons) | |||||||||
| Municipalities | Population | GPCPD | Source Water | January | February | March | April | May | June |
| Buffalo | 3900 | 325 | Clear Creek | 1.2 | 0.29 | -0.62 | -1.99 | 6.67 | 27.19 |
| Dayton | 678 | 234 | Tounge River | 0.26 | -0.31 | -0.04 | -0.03 | 1.02 | 2.34 |
| Ranchester | 701 | 300 | Tounge River | -0.2 | -0.8 | -0.43 | -0.57 | 1.13 | 3.2 |
| Sheridan | 18,500 | 260 | Big Goose Creek | 18.84 | 18.84 | 29.22 | 27.49 | 56.9 | 98.42 |
| Municipalities | July | August | September | October | November | Decenber | Total |
| Buffalo | 49.54 | 48.63 | 19.44 | 5.76 | 4.39 | 3.48 | 163.98 |
| Dayton | 5.62 | 5.36 | 3.95 | 0.35 | 0.08 | 0.45 | 19.05 |
| Ranchester | 8.01 | 6.83 | 1.13 | -0.94 | -0.72 | -1.02 | 15.62 |
| Sheridan | 139.94 | 150.32 | 93.23 | 25.76 | 13.65 | 17.11 | 689.72 |
Due to the depth and geology of the typical wells used as groundwater sources in planning area, it is believed these wells have little if any impact on surface water flows. If municipalities using groundwater release wastewater to a neighboring stream, those streams will have an increased flow, since there will be no associated surface water diversion. Many of the smaller entities that are on a groundwater source do not discharge treated wastewater to a stream. These systems are tabulated with associated quantity estimates in Table 2.
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Table 2 Municipal Water Systems with Groundwater Sources | |||||||||
| Municipality | Population | Wells | Well Depth | GPCPD | Ave. Day | Peak Day | Storage | Wastewater returns | |
| Anderson I&SD | 200 | Now supplied by the City of Gillette | |||||||
| Arvada WD | Individual wells, No central system | None | |||||||
| Clearmont | 125 | 2 | 1100 | 220 | 27,500 | 40,000 | 400,000 | None | |
| Cook Road WD | 225 | 1 | 2250 | 445,000 | None | ||||
| Countryside WUA | 250 | 2 | 1190, 1256 | 67,000 | None | ||||
| Eight Mile Subdivision | 90 | 1 | 1466 | 190 | 17,500 | 20,000 | 87,500 | None | |
| Green Valley Estates I&SD | 72 | 1 | 1250 | 150,000 | None | ||||
| Heritage Village I&SD | 700 | 3 | 1000 - 1545 | 88 | 61,250 | 296,000 | 110,000 | Into Gillette | |
| Kaycee | 300 | 1 | 1750 | 370 | 112,000 | 190,000 | 150,000 | 18,000 gpd | |
| Linch Utility | 20 | 1 | 425 | 3000 | None | ||||
| Means W&SD | 300 | 2 | 1100, 1400 | 275 | 83,000 | 320,000 | None | ||
| Pine Butte I&SD | 100 | 1 | 2820 | None | |||||
| Prarie View/Champion | Individual wells, No central water system. | None | |||||||
The consumers of water for many of the municipal systems are totally located within the corporate boundaries. Therefore, the populations of the service areas are the same as for the town. The city of Sheridan in particular, provides water to outlying users and is a regional water system. The city of Sheridan provides water to the Sheridan Area Water System Joint Powers Board (SAWSJPB), and Soldier Creek Water Company. SAWSJPB is listed under the city of Sheridan however, because the City owns and operates the diversion facilities from Big Goose Creek, and operates the SAWSJPB system.
The divide between the Powder/Tongue River Basin Planning Area and the Northeast Wyoming River Basins Planning Area passes through the City of Gillette. Gillette is included in the Northeast Wyoming River Basin Planning Area because their Madison well field is in the Northeast Wyoming River Basins Planning Area, and most of their in-city wells are also in this planning area. The district and private water systems around Gillette were broken into the two planning areas based on their location.
CONCLUSIONS
Tables 2 and 3 summarize water used by municipalities that utilize groundwater and surface water sources, respectfully. They also tabulate data on the water systems.
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Table 3 Summary of Municipal Systems with Surface Water Sources | ||||||
| Municipality | Population | Supply Capacity (gpm) | Ave. Day (gallons) | Peak Day (gallons) | Finished Storage (gallons) | Wastewater Returns (gal/day) |
| Buffalo | 3900 | 5385 | 1,250,000 | 3,200,000 | 1,400,000 | 800,000 |
| Dayton | 678 | 1050 | 152,100 | 550,000 | 376,000 | 100,000 |
| Edgerton | 230 | 290 | 16,400 | 30,000 | 1,250,000 | None |
| Midwest | 495 | 290 | 90,000 | 200,000 | 1,250,000 | None |
| Ranchester | 701 | 700 | 210,000 | 684,000 | 500,000 | 160,000 |
| Sheridan | 18,500 | 12,850 | 4,740,000 | 10,380,000 | 12,000,000 | 2,850,000 |
| Soldier Creek | 400 | 3500 | 56,000 | 148,400 | None | Into Sheridan System |
Table 4 compares existing usage with system capacity and water rights. This shows whether the systems have sufficient capacity to meet their existing needs, as well as some future growth. The priority dates of water rights and water availability in dryer years can impact the amount of water that can be diverted despite the quantity stated in their water rights.
The direct flow rights for Sheridan and Buffalo stated in Table 4 are subject to the priority date of these rights and the availability of water in Big Goose Creek and Clear Creek, respectively. These rights and their priority dates are listed on the summary sheets in Appendix 1 for each system. This past summer (2001), stream flows were typically drier then the "dry" years documented during the study period, and Sheridan especially was faced with possible limitation of their direct diversion water right, being next in line to lose their right. Therefore the tables may indicate a system like Sheridan has adequate supply for many years, when it actually could encounter insufficient supply in very dry years. Multiple consecutive low snowfall years which reduce storage quantities, will also impact the adequacy of facilities to meet demands, especially as growth occurs. A system that fits in this category will want to conduct preliminary planning for expanding their long-term water supply well ahead of time when it may be anticipated to be needed.
| Table 4 Comparison of Existing Usage to System Capacity | ||||
| Systems | Peak Day Demand (gal (gpm)) |
System Capacity (gpm) |
Water Right Capacity (Direct Flow*) |
Storage Rights (acre-feet) |
| Anderson I&SD | Now supplied by the City of Gillette | None | ||
| Arvada WD | Individual wells | None | ||
| Buffalo | 3,200,000 (2220) | 5380 | 13.03 cfs (5848 gpm) | 1647 |
| Clearmont | 40,000 (28) | 100 | None | |
| Cook Road WD | 120 | None | ||
| Countryside WUA | 200 | 200 gpm | None | |
| Dayton | 550,000 (382) | 1050 | None | |
| Edgerton | 30,000 (21) | 290 | None | None |
| Eight Mile Subdivision | 20,000 (14) | 73 | 100 | None |
| Green Valley Estates I&SD | 100 | 100 gpm | None | |
| Heritage Village I&SD | 296,000 (205) | 370 | None | |
| Kaycee | 190,000 (132) | 165 | 165 gpm | None |
| Linch Utility | 15 | None | ||
| Means W&SD | 200 | None | ||
| Midwest | 200,000 (130) | 290 | None | None |
| Pine Butte I&SD | No information available | None | ||
| Prarie View/Champion | Individual wells, No central water system. | None | ||
| Ranchester | 684,000 (475) | 700 | 16 cfs, 7180 gpm | None |
| Sheridan | 10,380,000 (7200) | 12,850 | 16 cfs | 3604 |
| Soldier Creek Water | 400 | 3500 | None | None |
Municipal water suppliers are faced with the ongoing tasks of rehabilitating their water systems as they age, responding to needs for improvements to comply with regulations and additional capacity, and plan for the future to meet growths in demand. Addressing these issues, supplying water of the quantity and quality to meet their users requirements, and providing the needed revenue to meet their financial plan is an ongoing challenge.
Figure 1 shows the location of wells within the Powder/Tongue River Basin Planning Area that were filed in the State Engineer's Office as "municipal" wells. These wells are on a data layer within the GIS for these basins. Information on the well as provided by the applicant may be accessed by "clicking" on each well in the GIS.
APPENDIX 1
Municipal Water Use Summary
Entity: Anderson Improvement and Service District (No longer exists)
Introduction: Anderson is located immediately northeast of the city of Gillette. Most of the district is in the city limits. Totally supplied by City of Gillette. City has taken over wells.
Service Area Population: 200
Number of taps: 60
Water Supply: Supplied by City. Wells are now capped. 2 Fort Union formation wells with a total yield of about 125 gpm. Well depths are 960 and 1100 feet.
Water Treatment: By city.
Raw Water Storage: none
Finished Water Storage: By City of Gillette.
Wastewater Treatment Discharge: City system
Monthly Water Rates: City of Gillette rates.
Annual Water Use:
Per Capita Use:
Peak Day Demand:
Water Supply System Capacity:
Municipal Water Rights:
Water Rights Capacity:
Near Future Improvements:
References:
1. Wyoming Water Development Commission, 2000 Water System Survey Report.
2. Don McKenzie, Wyoming DEQ, 2-26-01.
3. Michael Gorsuch 2-28-01.
Municipal Water Use Summary
Entity: Arvada Water District
Introduction: Limited information available. No central water system.
Service Area Population:
Water Supply: Individual wells
Water Treatment:
Raw Water Storage:
Finished Water Storage:
Wastewater Treatment Discharge: None. On-site systems.
Monthly Water Rates:
Annual Water Use:
Per Capita Use:
Peak Day Demand:
Water Supply System Capacity:
Municipal Water Rights:
Water Rights Capacity:
Near Future Improvements:
References:
1. Wyoming Water Development Commission, 2000 Water System Survey Report.
2. Don McKenzie, Wyoming DEQ, 2-26-01.
Municipal Water Use Summary
Entity: Big Horn Water District
Introduction: The Big Horn Water District serves the community of Big Horn. Its water system is served by the Sheridan Area Water System Joint Powers Board (Sheridan Regional System). All operation, maintenance, and user issues are handled by the SAWSJPB. Most users within this water district have ditch water available for irrigation.
Service Area Population: 560
Number of Taps: 202
Water Supply: Sheridan Area Water System Joint Powers Board
Water Treatment:
Raw Water Storage:
Finished Water Storage:
Wastewater Treatment Discharge:
Monthly Water Rates: $25.65 base rate (no gallons), plus $0.90 per 1000 gallons. Average water bill is $31.00.
Annual Water Use:
Per Capita Use:
Peak Day Demand:
Water Supply System Capacity:
Municipal Water Rights:
Water Rights Capacity:
Near Future Improvements:
References:
1. Wyoming Water Development Commission, 2000 Water System Survey Report.
Municipal Water Use Summary
Entity: City of Buffalo
Introduction: The city of Buffalo obtains its water from Clear Creek and Tie Hack Reservoir. A water treatment plant is located west of Buffalo along Clear Creek.
Service Area Population: 3900
Number of Taps: 1688
Water Supply: Diversion from Clear Creek. This includes both a direct diversion of stream flow and diversion of stored water in Tie Hack Dam.
Water Treatment: Chemical addition, sedimentation, filtration, disinfection.
Raw Water Storage: 12,000,000 gallons
Finished Water Storage: 1,400,000 gallons
Wastewater Treatment Discharge: Lagoon System. Average discharge 0.8 MGD.
Monthly Water Rates: Base rate of $17.80, plus $1.10 per 1000 gallons for more then 10,000 gallons. Average water bill is $17.80.
Annual Water Use: About 456 million gallons (average day = 1,250,000 gallons)
Per Capita Use: Average day = 325 gallons, Peak day = 700 gallons
Peak Day Demand: 3,200,000 gallons
Water Supply System Capacity: 5385 gpm
Municipal Water Rights:
| Direct Flow Rights Owned by the City of Buffalo | |||||
| Permit No | Ditch | Appropriator | Priority | Use | Cfs |
| Terr. | Buffalo Water Wagon Pipeline and Ditch | City of Buffalo | -1879 | I, D, Mun. & Mfg. | 4.00 |
| Terr. | Snider No. 4 | Farm Invest. Co. | 4- -1883 | Mun. | 0.43 |
| Terr. | Snider Nos. 1 & 3 | Farm Invest. Co. | Spring 1883 | Mun. | 0.52 |
| Terr. | Buffalo Mill Co. | Town of Buffalo | 6-1-1887 | Mun. | 4.00 |
| 5105E | Enl. McNeese | City of Buffalo | 2-14-1938 | I, S, D | 2.08 |
| 19276 | Pipe Line | City of Buffalo | 12-7-1939 | I, D, Mun. & Ind. | 2.00 |
| 23403 | Buffalo Water Wagon Pipeline and Ditch | City of Buffalo | 11-21-1968 | Mun. | 150.00 af Sec. Sup. |
18 and 25 foot deep wells adjacent to Clear Creek - 2.2 cfs, 1 cfs.
Water Rights Capacity: See above table. Also Tie Hack Reservoir with a capacity of 1646.67 ac-ft provides stored water.
Near Future Improvements: 1.0 to 1.5 million gallon storage tank.
References:
1. Wyoming Water Development Commission, 2000 Water System Survey Report.
2. City of Buffalo, response to questionnaire.
Municipal Water Use Summary
Entity: Clearmont
Introduction: The town of Clearmont is an incorporated community located in eastern Sheridan County.
Service Area Population: 125
Number of Taps: 60
Water Supply: The water supply for Clearmont consists of two 1100-foot deep wells with a capacity of about 100 gpm each.
Water Treatment: Disinfection
Raw Water Storage: None
Finished Water Storage: 400,000 gallons
Wastewater Treatment Discharge: Non-discharging lagoons
Monthly Water Rates: Base rate of $8.00 for residential and $9.75 for commercial (6000 gallons), plus $0.80 per 1000 gallons up to 15,000, then $0.60 per 1000 gallons.
Annual Water Use: About 10 million gallons (average day = 27,500 gallons)
Per Capita Use: Average day = 220 gallons, Peak day = 336 gallons
Peak Day Demand: 40,000 gallons
Water Supply System Capacity: 100 gpm
Municipal Water Rights:
Water Rights Capacity:
Near Future Improvements: None.
References:
1. Wyoming Water Developent Commission, 2000 Water System Survey Report.
2. Anna Suitzer, Town Clerk, telephone conversation 2-26-01.
Municipal Water Use Summary
Entity: Cook Road Water Distict
Introduction: Cook Road is located about 5 miles southwest of Gillette, on Echeta Road. Information on water usage was not available.
Service Area Population: 225
Number of Taps: 73
Water Supply: One Fort Union well with a depth of 2250 feet. The well will produce 120 gpm.
Water Treatment: Disinfection - chlorine
Raw Water Storage: None
Finished Water Storage: 445,000 gallons
Wastewater Treatment Discharge: None. On-site systems.
Monthly Water Rates: Base rate of $62.00, plus $1.00 per 1000 gallons for above the base rate of 20,000 gallons. Average water bill is $62.00.
Annual Water Use:
Per Capita Use:
Peak Day Demand:
Water Supply System Capacity: 120 gpm.
Municipal Water Rights:
Water Rights Capacity: 120 gpm.
Near Future Improvements: Could expand up to 100 taps.
References:
1. Wyoming Water Development Commission, 2000 Water System Survey Report.
2. Paul Tomer, 3-1-01.
Municipal Water Use Summary
Entity: Countryside Water Users Inc.
Introduction: Countryside is located about 1 mile northeast of Gillette. This subdivision was previously know as Outer Limits. Information on water usage was not available.
Service Area Population: 250
Number of Taps: 157
Water Supply: Countryside is served by 2 Fort Union wells that are 1190 and 1256 feet deep. They produce 200 gpm.
Water Treatment: Disinfection
Raw Water Storage: none
Finished Water Storage: 67,000 gallons
Wastewater Treatment Discharge: None. On-site systems.
Monthly Water Rates: Flat rate of $25.00
Annual Water Use:
Per Capita Use: No individual meters.
Peak Day Demand:
Water Supply System Capacity: 200 gpm
Municipal Water Rights:
Water Rights Capacity: 200 gpm
Well #1 Permit #24605 100 gpm Well #2 Permit #44246 100 gpm
Near Future Improvements: None.
References:
1. Wyoming Water Development Commission, 2000 Water System Survey Report.
2. Questionnaire completed by Countryside Water Users.
Municipal Water Use Summary
Entity: Dayton
Introduction: The town of Dayton is located in northern Sheridan County along the Tongue River, just east of the Big Horn mountains.
Service Area Population: 678
Number of Taps: 283
Water Supply: The water supply for Dayton consists of a course rock infiltration gallery intake, along the south bank of the Tongue River, downstream of the mouth of the Tongue River Canyon.
Water Treatment: A package water treatment plant with chemical addition, coagulation, sedimentation, filtration, and disinfection.
Raw Water Storage: None
Finished Water Storage: 376,000 gallons
Wastewater Treatment Discharge: Lagoon system. Average discharge 100,000 gal/day.
Monthly Water Rates: Base rate of $12.40, plus $0.75 per 1000 gallons above the base amount of 2250 gallons. The average monthly bill is $17.00.
Annual Water Use: About 55.5 million gallons (average day = 152,100 gallons)
Per Capita Use: Average day = 234 gallons, Peak day = 723 gallons.
Peak Day Demand: 550,000 gallons
Water Supply System Capacity: 1050 gpm
Municipal Water Rights:
Water Rights Capacity:
Near Future Improvements: Expanding water source capacity and new pipeline from water plant to town. Also a new pumping station to better serve a part of town with low pressure.
References:
1. Wyoming Water Development Commission, 2000 Water System Survey Report.
2. Questionnaire completed by Town of Dayton.
Municipal Water Use Summary
Entity: Edgerton
Introduction: The town of Edgerton is located in northeastern Natrona County. It does not have its own water supply. It is provided water from the Salt Creek Joint Powers Board, that receives its water from the Casper Regional Water System. Two of the towns old wells on Sherwood Ridge about 11 miles east of town are now being used by ranchers. These wells are about 3000 feet deep.
Service Area Population: 230
Number of Taps: 105
Water Supply:
Water Treatment: By Casper Regional Water System
Raw Water Storage: None
Finished Water Storage: 1.0 million and 250,000 gallons (also serve Midwest)
Wastewater Treatment Discharge: 3-cell lagoon system, non-discharging
Monthly Water Rates: Base rate of $35.00, plus $2.00 per 1000 gallons above the base rate.
Annual Water Use: 350,000 - 400,000 gal/month in winter, 800,000 gal/month in summer.
Per Capita Use: 72 gal/day (about 16,400 gal/day)
Peak Day Demand: about 30,000 gallons
Water Supply System Capacity: 290 gpm
Municipal Water Rights:
Water Rights Capacity: The pumping facilities on the pipeline have a capacity of about 290 gpm.
Near Future Improvements: Mostly some upgrading of existing distribution system. Water supply facilities in good condition.
References:
1. Wyoming Water Development Commission,2000 Water System Survey Report.
2. Dale Miller, Director of Public Works for Edgerton. Telephone conversation 2-27-01.
Municipal Water Use Summary
Entity: Eight Mile Subdivision
Introduction: Eight-mile Subdivision is located approximately 5 miles west of Gillette, just north of I-90.
Service Area Population: 90
Number of Taps: 27
Water Supply: The water supply for Eight Mile consists of one 1466-foot deep Fort Union well, that produces about 73 gpm.
Water Treatment: Disinfection
Raw Water Storage: none
Finished Water Storage: 87,000 gallons
Wastewater Treatment Discharge: None. On-site systems.
Monthly Water Rates: Flat rate of $40.00
Annual Water Use: About 6,500,000 gallons (average day = 17,500 gallons)
Per Capita Use: Average day = 190 gallons.
Peak Day Demand: 20,000 gallons
Water Supply System Capacity: 73 gpm
Municipal Water Rights: #88702, June 18, 1992
Water Rights Capacity: 100 gpm
Near Future Improvements: May put in meters.
References:
1. Wyoming Water Development Commission, 2000 Water System Survey Report.
2. Duane Faucett, telephone conversation, 3-1-01.
Municipal Water Use Summary
Entity: Green Valley Estates Improvement and Service District
Introduction: Green Valley is a subdivision located about 12 miles north of Gillette on Highway 14/16. Information on water usage was not available.
Service Area Population: 72
Number of Taps: 24
Water Supply: The water supply for Green Valley consists of one 1250-foot deep Fort Union well, with a capacity of 100 gpm.
Water Treatment: Disinfection
Raw Water Storage: None
Finished Water Storage: 150,000 gallons
Wastewater Treatment Discharge: 2-cell Lagoon system.
Monthly Water Rates: Flat rate of $40.00
Annual Water Use: Unknown
Per Capita Use: Unknown
Peak Day Demand: Unknown
Water Supply System Capacity:
Municipal Water Rights:
Water Rights Capacity: 100 gpm
Near Future Improvements: None scheduled
References:
1. Wyoming Water Development Commission, 2000 Water System Survey Report.
Municipal Water Use Summary
Entity: Heritage Village Water and Sewer District
Introduction: Heritage Village is located at the northeast corner of the city of Gillette. Annexed into city, but still has own water system.
Service Area Population: 700
Number of Taps: 232
Water Supply: The water supply for Heritage Village consists of 3 Fort Union wells, with depths ranging form 1000 to 1545 feet, and a total production rate of 370 gpm.
Water Treatment: Disinfection
Raw Water Storage: None
Finished Water Storage: 110,000 gallons
Wastewater Treatment Discharge: Into City of Gillette system.
Monthly Water Rates: Flat rate of $20.00
Annual Water Use: About 22.35 million gallons (average day = 61,250 gallons)
Per Capita Use: Average day = 88 gallons, Peak day = 391 gallons
Peak Day Demand: 296,000 gallons
Water Supply System Capacity: 370 gpm
Municipal Water Rights:
Water Rights Capacity:
Near Future Improvements:
References:
1. Wyoming Water Development Commission, 2000 Water System Survey Report.
Municipal Water Use Summary
Entity: Town of Kaycee
Introduction: The town of Kaycee is located in southern Johnson County along the North Fork of Powder River. It is served by a well supply.
Service Area Population: 300
Number of Taps: 206
Water Supply: The water supply for Kaycee consists of one 1750-foot deep well, with a capacity of 165 gpm.
Water Treatment: Disinfection
Raw Water Storage: None
Finished Water Storage: 150,000 gallons
Wastewater Treatment Discharge: 3-cell Lagoon System. Average discharge less then 18,000 gal/day.
Monthly Water Rates: Base rate of $21.73, plus $1.75 per 1000 gallons for usage above the base amount of 3000 gallons. Average monthly bill is $34.11.
Annual Water Use: 40.8 million gallons (average day = 112,000 gallons)
Per Capita Use: Average day = 370 gallons, Peak day = 600 gallons
Peak Day Demand: 190,000 gallons
Water Supply System Capacity: 165 gpm
Municipal Water Rights: Well #2, U.W. 72663, May 21, 1986.
Water Rights Capacity: 165 gpm
Near Future Improvements: None.
References:
1. Wyoming Water Development Commission, 2000 Water System Survey Report.
2. Questionnaire completed by Town of Kaycee.
Municipal Water Use Summary
Entity: Linch Utility
Introduction: Linch is located in southeastern Johnson County. This water system was developed by Conoco for an oil field camp. It is now owned and operated by the users.
Service Area Population: 20
Number of Taps: 9
Water Supply: The water supply for Linch consists of one 425-foot deep well, with a yield of 15 gpm.
Water Treatment: None
Raw Water Storage: None
Finished Water Storage: 3000 gallons
Wastewater Treatment Discharge: Non-discharging Lagoon
Monthly Water Rates: Flat rate of $20.00
Annual Water Use:
Per Capita Use:
Peak Day Demand:
Water Supply System Capacity: 15 gpm
Municipal Water Rights: Not sure.
Water Rights Capacity:
Near Future Improvements:
References:
1. Wyoming Water Development Commission, 2000 Water System Survey Report.
2. Lee Lohse, Linch, telephone conversation 3-1-01 (437-6259).
Municipal Water Use Summary
Entity: Means Water and Sewer District
Introduction: Means is located 2 miles north of Gillette, and 1 mile east of Highway 14/16.
Service Area Population: 300
Number of Taps: 100
Water Supply: The water supply for Means consists of 2 Fort Union wells with depths of 1100 and 1400 feet. Their combined capacity is 200 gpm.
Water Treatment: Disinfection
Raw Water Storage: None
Finished Water Storage: 320,000 gallons
Wastewater Treatment Discharge: None. On-site systems.
Monthly Water Rates: Base rate of $14.00, plus $0.60 per 1000 gallons above the base rate.
Annual Water Use: 66 million gallons (average day = 83,000 gallons)
Per Capita Use: Average day = 275 gallons
Peak Day Demand: N/A
Water Supply System Capacity:
Municipal Water Rights:
Water Rights Capacity:
Near Future Improvements:
References:
1. Wyoming Water Development Commission, 2000 Water System Survey Report.
2. Don McKenzie, Wyoming DEQ, 2-26-01.
3. Bret Wolz, Falcon Engineering, 3-1-01.
Municipal Water Use Summary
Entity: Town of Midwest
Introduction: The town of Midwest is located in northeastern Natrona County. Midwest does not have its own water supply, but rather receives water from Salt Creek Joint Powers Board (JPB).
Service Area Population: 495
Number of Taps: 170
Water Supply: Water is supplied to Midwest by The Salt Creek Joint Powers Board. They receive their water supply from the Casper Regional water system. The Salt Creek JPB owns these facilities from a master metering point about 6 miles north of Casper. The design capacity for supply from Salt Creek JPB to Midwest is 290 gpm. The pipeline typically flows 200 gpm.
Water Treatment: By Salt Creek JPB. No additional treatment by Midwest.
Raw Water Storage: None
Finished Water Storage: 1,250,000 gallons (also serves Edgerton).
Wastewater Treatment Discharge: Lagoons. No discharge.
Monthly Water Rates: Base rate of $35.00, plus $2.00 per 1000 gallons for usage above the base amount of 8000 gallons. Average water bill is $35.00.
Annual Water Use: 32.85 million gallons (average day = 90,000 gallons)
Per Capita Use: Average day = 100 gallons, Peak day = 200 gallons
Peak Day Demand: 200,000 gallons
Water Supply System Capacity: 290 gpm
Municipal Water Rights:
Water Rights Capacity:
Near Future Improvements: None.
References:
1. Wyoming Water Development Commission, 2000 Water System Survey Report.
2. Jamie Jones, Director of Public Works, Town of Midwest, 3-7-01.
Municipal Water Use Summary
Entity: Pine Butte Improvement and Service District
Introduction: Pine Butte is located about 11 miles north of Gillette, along Highway 14/16.
Service Area Population: 100
Number of Taps:
Water Supply: One 2820 foot deep Fort Union well.
Water Treatment:
Raw Water Storage:
Finished Water Storage:
Wastewater Treatment Discharge: None. On-site systems.
Monthly Water Rates:
Annual Water Use:
Per Capita Use:
Peak Day Demand:
Water Supply System Capacity:
Municipal Water Rights:
Water Rights Capacity:
Near Future Improvements:
References:
1. Wyoming Water Development Commission, 2000 Water System Survey Report.
2. Don McKenzie, Wyoming DEQ, 2-26-01.
Municipal Water Use Summary
Entity: Prairie View/Champion Improvement and Service District
Introduction: Prairie View/Champion is located 1 mile north of Gillette, on the east side of Highway 14/16. This subdivision is served by individual wells.
Service Area Population:
Number of Taps: About 85 lots in subdivision.
Water Supply: There is no central water supply for Prairie View/Champion. This subdivision is served by individual wells.
Water Treatment:
Raw Water Storage:
Finished Water Storage:
Wastewater Treatment Discharge: None. On-site systems.
Monthly Water Rates:
Annual Water Use:
Per Capita Use:
Peak Day Demand:
Water Supply System Capacity:
Municipal Water Rights:
Water Rights Capacity:
Near Future Improvements:
References:
1. Wyoming Water Development Commission, 2000 Water System Survey Report.
Municipal Water Use Summary
Entity: Town of Ranchester
Introduction: The town of Ranchester is located in northern Sheridan County, along the Tongue River.
Service Area Population: 701
Number of Taps: 286
Water Supply: The water supply for Ranchester is diverted from the Tongue River adjacent to the water treatment plant, which located in the central part of town. The plant has a capacity of 700 gpm.
Water Treatment: Conventional treatment plant (chemical addition, coagulation, sedimentation, filtration), and disinfection.
Raw Water Storage: None
Finished Water Storage: 500,000 gallons
Wastewater Treatment Discharge: 3-cell Lagoon system. Average discharge to Tongue River of 160,000 gal/day.
Monthly Water Rates: Base rate of $14.00, plus $0.90 per 1000 gallons for usage above the base rate of 2000 gallons. Average water bill is $16.
Annual Water Use: 76 million gallons (average day = 210,000 gallons)
Per Capita Use: Average day = 300 gallons, Peak day = 975 gallons
Peak Day Demand: 684,000 gallons
Water Supply System Capacity: 700 gpm
Municipal Water Rights: Permit #90, Tongue River, July 6, 1891
Water Rights Capacity: 12.86 cfs for domestic and mechanical purposes, and 3.14 cfs for irrigation of 220 acres.
Near Future Improvements: None
References:
1. Wyoming Water Development Commission, 2000 Water System Survey Report.
2. Questionnaire completed by Town of Ranchester.
Municipal Water Use Summary
Entity: City of Sheridan
Introduction: The city of Sheridan is located at the junction of Little Goose and Big Goose Creeks, in Sheridan County. The Sheridan water system also serves the Sheridan Area Water System Joint Powers Board (SAWSJPB), which provides water service to about 1300 accounts in the rural areas around Sheridan. It also provides water to Soldier Creek Water Company.
Service Area Population: 18,500
Number of Taps: 8190 (includes SAWSJPB)
Water Supply: The water supply for Sheridan comes out of Big Goose Creek, and reservoirs on tributaries to Big Goose Creek. They have a 16 cfs direct surface right, all the storage in Twin Lakes (3400 ac-ft), plus an interest in the storage in Park, Dome and Sawmill Reservoirs (200.45 ac-ft total). The supply system capacity (diversion and treatment) is about 18.5 MGD.
Water Treatment: Conventional treatment (chemical addition, coagulation, sedimentation, filtration), and disinfection
Raw Water Storage: (3600 ac-ft)
Finished Water Storage: 12.09 million gallons
Wastewater Treatment Discharge: The average flow from the wastewater treatment plant back to Goose Creek is about 2.85 MGD.
Monthly Water Rates: Bimonthly base rate of $16.78, plus $0.80 per 1000 gallons for usage above the base amount of 2992 gallons (400 cu. ft.). Average water bill is $12.23 per month.
Annual Water Use: 1730 million gallons (average day = 4,740, 000 gallons)
Per Capita Use: Average day = 260 gallons, Peak day = 600 gallons
Peak Day Demand: 10,380,000 gallons
Water Supply System Capacity: 18.5 MGD
Municipal Water Rights: See attached list
Water Rights Capacity:
Near Future Improvements: Upgrading of intake facility. Water main replacement.
References:
1. Wyoming Water Development Commission, 2000 Water System Survey Report.
| Water Right Appropriations and Corporate Shares Held by the City of Sheridan and SAWSJPB | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name of Appropriation | Permit Number | Priority Date | Appropriator | Use | Total Capacity |
| Direct Flow Appropriations | |||||
| Town Ditch & Pipeline | Territorial Proof 788 | Nov. 1882 | City of Sheridan | 16 cfs | |
| First Enl. of the Town Ditch & Pipeline | 7021Enl. | Oct. 23, 1989 | SAWS-JPB | M, I, D | 7.14 cfs |
| Second Enl. of the Town Ditch & Pipeline | 7022Enl. | Dec. 20, 1989 | City of Sheridan | M, I, D | 19.64 cfs |
| Third Enl. of the Town Ditch & Pipeline | 7023Enl. | Dec. 20, 1989 | City of Sheridan | M, I, D | 30.06 cfs |
| Reservoirs Owned | |||||
| Twin Lakes (421.6 Ac. Ft. owned by SAWSJPB) | 4219R, 6847R, 6520R | Nov. 21, 1928 Jan. 23, 1962 May 6, 1955 |
City of Sheridan | M | 3,400 Ac-Ft. |
| Municipal Golf Course Reservoir | 20.01 Ac-Ft. | ||||
| Nine Iron Reservoir | 10406R | Aug. 7, 1995 | City of Sheridan | M | 0.483 Ac-Ft. |
| Fairway Reservoir | 10405R | Aug. 7, 1995 | City of Sheridan | M | 10.53 Ac-Ft. |
| Sand Trap Reservoir | 10407R | Aug. 7, 1995 | City of Sheridan | M | 1.1 Ac-Ft. |
| Golf Tee Reservoir | 10408R | Aug. 7, 1995 | City of Sheridan | M | 0.306 Ac-Ft. |
| Reservoir Stock | |||||
| Sawmill Reservoir (SAWSJPB) | 6890R, 7268R | Nov. 10, 1960 July 3, 1969 |
Dome Lake Res. Co. | I | 9 Ac-Ft. |
| Dome Lake Reservoir (SAWSJPB) | 688R, 961R, 7024R | Dome Lake Res. Co. | I, S, D, Rec | 15 Ac-Ft. | |
| Big Goose Park Reservoir (SAWSJPB) | 1176R, 1511R, 6179R, 6448R, 7227R, 7228R, 7229R, 7230R | Jan. 7 1908 to Jan. 7, 1969 |
Park Res. Co. | I, P, M, Mfg, D, S | 180 Ac-Ft. |
| M - Municipal, I - Irrigation, D - Domestic, S - Stock, P - Power | |||||
Municipal Water Use Summary
Entity: Soldier Creek Water Company (to become Downer Neighborhood Improvement and Service District)
Introduction: Soldier Creek Water Company serves the Downer Subdivision along Soldier Creek. It is located at the northwest corner of Sheridan. A complete replacement of this water system is in the design phase. The new water system will be owned and operated by Downer Neighborhood Improvement and Service District.
Service Area Population: 400
Number of Taps: 130
Water Supply: The water supply for Soldier Creek Water Company comes from the city of Sheridan. Supply is through a master meter. Soldier Creek is responsible for the water system downstream of the meter.
Water Treatment: All treatment by the city of Sheridan.
Raw Water Storage: None
Finished Water Storage: None
Wastewater Treatment Discharge: Sewage flows enter the city of Sheridan system.
Monthly Water Rates: Average monthly water bill is $25.00.
Annual Water Use: 20,440,000 gallons (Average day = 56,000)
Per Capita Use: 140 gpcd
Peak Day Demand: 148,400 gallons
Water Supply System Capacity: 3500 gpm
Municipal Water Rights: No rights for Soldier Creek, through Sheridan
Water Rights Capacity:
Near Future Improvements: The complete replacement of the water system (including connection to the city of Sheridan and all piping). Construction is scheduled to take place in 2001.
References:
1. Wyoming Water Development Commission, 2000 Water System Survey Report.
Municipal Water Use Summary
Entity: Woodland Park Water System
Introduction: Woodland Park is a privately owned mobile home park south of Sheridan. It is on the Sheridan Area Regional Water System.
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References:
1. Wyoming Water Development Commission, 2000 Water System Survey Report.
