Is Sheridan tap water safe to drink?

Yes with good quality

Sheridan'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
4 GPG
Hardness
Not detected
PFAS

1 Issue Detected in Sheridan

Arsenic Approaching Limit (0.1 mg/L)

EPA limit is 0.010 mg/L.

Arsenic info for Sheridan
Wyoming

8,280,182,832 · Big Goose Creek

Sheridan, WY Water Quality Report

Low Risk Updated March 2026 17,844 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
4 gpg

Health Insights

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

Score

85 /100
Excellent
"Good" threshold (70)

Sheridan tap water is sourced from Big Goose Creek and treated by City of Sheridan Water. Overall purity score: 85/100 (Excellent). Updated for 2026.

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Sheridan Water FAQ

Is Sheridan WY tap water safe to drink in 2026?
Sheridan 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 Sheridan WY use chlorine or chloramine for disinfection?
Sheridan 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 Sheridan WY water and what is the TDS level?
Sheridan water hardness is 4.0 grains per gallon (moderate) with a TDS of 140 ppm (good). This level is unlikely to cause significant scale buildup in household plumbing.
Has PFAS been found in Sheridan WY drinking water?
Based on available EPA UCMR5 monitoring data as of 2026 PFAS have not been detected above EPA advisory levels in Sheridan drinking water.
What is the best water filter for Sheridan?
Based on Sheridan's water profile, we recommend the Clearly Filtered Water Pitcher. Sheridan 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 Sheridan Water CCR
  • USGS monitoring data

PurityMap compiles public data. Updated March 2026.

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