Water Quality in LANCE CREEK, WY (82222)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 82222.
51
Total Violations
21
Health-Based
30
Monitoring / Reporting
50
Resolved
What does this mean?
50 of 51 violations have been resolved. 21 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 30 are monitoring or reporting violations (missed testing deadlines or late paperwork — not necessarily a water quality issue). Not all violations mean your water is unsafe. The EPA requires reporting even for minor administrative issues.
Violations Detail (51 total)
| Contaminant | Category | MCL Limit | Measured | Date | Status | Health Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radium-226 | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Mar 31, 2024 | Resolved | Increased risk of cancer |
| Combined Radium (-226 and -228) | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Mar 31, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Combined Uranium | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Mar 31, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Mar 31, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Radium-228 | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Mar 31, 2024 | Resolved | Increased risk of cancer |
| Combined Radium (-226 and -228) | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Radium-226 | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2023 | Resolved | Increased risk of cancer |
| Radium-228 | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2023 | Resolved | Increased risk of cancer |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Combined Uranium | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
Lead & Copper Levels
Violation Timeline
2024(5)
Radium-226
03
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)
03
Combined Uranium
03
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U
03
Radium-228
03
2023(10)
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)
03
Radium-226
03
Radium-228
03
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U
03
Combined Uranium
03
Groundwater Rule
45
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)
02
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)
02
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)
02
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)
02
How Does This Compare?
LANCE CREEK (82222) has 51 recorded violations, including 21 health-based. 1 remains unresolved. Consider testing your tap water independently for added peace of mind.
Recommended Water Filters
Based on the contaminants detected in your area, these filter types may help improve your water quality.
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