GREEN RIVER, CITY OF — Lead Service Line Inventory

The City of Green River water system serves approximately 10,500 people in Wyoming. Like many communities across the US, Green River uses a combination of water sources and infrastructure to deliver drinking water to residents.

What you need to know about lead service lines

A lead service line is the pipe that connects your home to the public water main under the street. If your home was built before the 1980s—especially before 1950—there's a meaningful chance your service line contains lead. Lead can leach into drinking water, particularly in homes with older plumbing or corrosive water conditions.

This matters because: Lead exposure, even at low levels, can affect children's brain development and learning. Pregnant people and young children (under 6) are at highest risk. There is no safe level of lead in drinking water.

Green River's current inventory status

As of now, the City of Green River has not completed or publicly released a comprehensive lead service line inventory. This means the exact number of lead service lines in the system is unknown.

What this means for you: You cannot yet check an official city database to learn whether your home has a lead service line. However, you can still take action.

Steps you can take today

Find out if your home is at risk:

• Ask your water utility directly: "Is my address served by a lead service line?"
• Check your home's age (building permits, deed, or county records).
• Contact your city or county health department—they may have historical records.

Reduce exposure right now:

• Run your tap water for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before drinking or cooking (flushes sitting water from pipes).
• Use cold water for drinking and cooking; hot water leaches lead faster.
• If you have young children or are pregnant, consider bottled water for drinking until you know your service line status.
• Have your water tested if you're concerned. Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality can provide lab referrals.

Stay informed:

• Contact the City of Green River water department to ask about their timeline for completing a lead service line inventory.
• Check the EPA's "My Water's Fluoride" tool and state resources for water quality reports.

Next steps for residents

• Call your water utility (City of Green River) and ask: "Do you have a record of whether my address has a lead service line?"
• Get your water tested if you're concerned—contact Wyoming DEQ for certified labs.
• Take protective measures now (flushing, using cold water) while you gather information.
• Ask about replacement programs—some utilities offer cost-sharing or rebates for replacing lead service lines.

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