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Cheyenne, WY · 83,188 people served · EPA data 2021–2026

Tap water quality in Cheyenne, Wyoming

Cheyenne's water systems logged 4 health-based EPA violations in 2021–2026, most recently in 2025 — most often revised total coliform rule. Health-based violations mean a federal limit or treatment standard was exceeded; check the systems below and your utility's annual report for specifics.

C+Fair
Cheyenne water grade: C+
Fair — our A–F grade from this city's EPA compliance record, relative to Wyoming and the nation. How we grade →
Health-based violations, 2021–20264
Revised Total Coliform Rule3
Groundwater Rule1
Cheyenne Board Of Public Utilities64,165 served
South Cheyenne Water & Sewer District10,000 served
Usaf F.E. Warren Afb5,500 served
Winchester Hills1,078 served
Wyoming quality rank#21 / 51 (84.3/100)
Wyoming avg hardness210 PPM (very hard)
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Cheyenne tap water FAQ

Is tap water safe to drink in Cheyenne?

Cheyenne's systems logged 4 health-based violations in 2021–2026, most commonly revised total coliform rule. A violation is a red flag for a period of time, not a permanent condition — your utility's current Consumer Confidence Report shows today's status, and a certified home test shows what's at your tap.

Who supplies Cheyenne's water?

Cheyenne Board Of Public Utilities (serving about 64,165 people); South Cheyenne Water & Sewer District (serving about 10,000 people); Usaf F.E. Warren Afb (serving about 5,500 people); Winchester Hills (serving about 1,078 people). Data: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, July 2026.

How hard is the water in Cheyenne?

City-level hardness isn't published in a single federal dataset, but Wyoming averages 210 PPM — "very hard" on the USGS scale. Your utility's water quality report lists Cheyenne's exact hardness, or a $10 test strip tells you in a minute. If it comes back over 120 PPM, see our water softener guidance in the purification calculator.

Do I need a water filter in Cheyenne?

With 4 health-based violations on record in 2021–2026, a certified filter is reasonable insurance here: reverse osmosis ($150–$1,300 installed, Angi 2026) covers lead, nitrates and PFAS at the tap. Test first ($50–$200) so you buy for what's actually present.

Want to know what's actually in your Cheyenne water?

Averages describe states, not your faucet. A certified home water test screens for lead, nitrates, bacteria and dozens of other contaminants — the same categories EPA regulates.

Test your water at home

We may earn a commission if you request quotes through this link. It costs you nothing and never affects the data we publish.