Is Laramie tap water safe to drink?

Yes with good quality

Laramie's tap water meets all EPA standards and scores well on our analysis. It is generally safe to drink though filtration can improve taste and provide extra precaution.

85/100
Purity Score
1
Issues Found
3.8 GPG
Hardness
Not detected
PFAS

1 Issue Detected in Laramie

Arsenic Approaching Limit (0.1 mg/L)

EPA limit is 0.010 mg/L.

Arsenic info for Laramie
Wyoming

820,708,207,182,072 · Laramie River and Pioneer Canal

Laramie, WY Water Quality Report

Low Risk Updated March 2026 32,711 residents
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85
Purity Score

Contaminant Levels

PFAS
ND
Lead
1 ppb
Nitrate
0.3 mg/L
Arsenic
0.1 mg/L
Hardness
3.8 gpg

Health Insights

  • 1
    Laramie's water meets current EPA standards. Filtration can improve taste and provide extra safety.

Score

85 /100
Excellent
"Good" threshold (70)

Laramie tap water is sourced from Laramie River and Pioneer Canal and treated by City of Laramie Utilities. Overall purity score: 85/100 (Excellent). Updated for 2026.

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Laramie Water FAQ

Is Laramie WY tap water safe to drink in 2026?
Laramie tap water meets EPA federal drinking water standards and scores 85/100 (Excellent) on PurityMap for 2026. For most healthy adults the water is considered safe but point-of-use filtration adds an important layer of protection.
Does Laramie WY use chlorine or chloramine for disinfection?
Laramie uses chlorine as the primary disinfectant with a residual level of 0.7 ppm. Standard activated carbon filters including pitcher filters are effective at removing free chlorine taste and odor.
How hard is Laramie WY water and what is the TDS level?
Laramie water hardness is 3.8 grains per gallon (moderate) with a TDS of 130 ppm (good). This level is unlikely to cause significant scale buildup in household plumbing.
Has PFAS been found in Laramie WY drinking water?
Based on available EPA UCMR5 monitoring data as of 2026 PFAS have not been detected above EPA advisory levels in Laramie drinking water.
What is the best water filter for Laramie?
Based on Laramie's water profile, we recommend the Clearly Filtered Water Pitcher. Laramie water scores well overall. A pitcher filter provides extra precaution and improves taste for drinking and cooking.

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Data Sources

  • EPA SDWIS
  • EWG Tap Water Database
  • City of Laramie Utilities CCR
  • USGS monitoring data

PurityMap compiles public data. Updated March 2026.

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