D27/100

YNP-OLD FAITHFUL — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 7,675 people · Wyoming

Water Source
Surface Water
County
System ID
WY5680085
Violations
22

Contaminant Test Results

1 contaminant above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
Lead (90th percentile)
0.006 mg/L0.015 mg/LAbove Goal

EPA Violation History

16

Violations (last 5yr)

0

Unresolved

9

Health-Related

TIER 3Resolved

Consumer confidence report — inadequate or unavailable

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: July 1, 2024 – March 6, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved

Consumer confidence report — content deficiency

When: July 1, 2024 – March 6, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved

Other non-health-based violation

When: June 1, 2024 – May 1, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved

Other non-health-based violation

When: March 1, 2024 – May 1, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring / Reporting Violation

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: December 30, 2023 – February 3, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved

Other non-health-based violation

When: November 30, 2023 – March 10, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: October 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023Enforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 3Resolved

Failed to issue ongoing public notification

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: October 1, 2023 – May 1, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 2Resolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: July 1, 2023 – September 30, 2023Enforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 3Resolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: July 1, 2023 – September 30, 2023Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: July 1, 2023 – September 30, 2023Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: April 1, 2023 – June 30, 2023Enforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 2Resolved

Violation related to Lead and Copper Rule

When: September 17, 2022 – October 16, 2024Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 1 — URGENTResolved

Violation related to Nitrate

When: June 1, 2022 – June 30, 2022Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Failed to complete routine monitoring

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: April 1, 2022 – April 30, 2022Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring Violation

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: April 1, 2022 – April 30, 2022Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

Understanding violation severity

Tier 1Urgent health risk. Utility must notify all customers within 24 hours.Tier 2Important health or treatment issue. Customers notified within 30 days.Tier 3Administrative or monitoring issue. Reported in the annual water quality report.

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) · Updated quarterly

Frequently Asked Questions About YNP-OLD FAITHFUL

Is YNP-OLD FAITHFUL water safe to drink?

YNP-OLD FAITHFUL water receives a grade of D (27/100), which is considered poor. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 22 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has YNP-OLD FAITHFUL detected?

31 contaminants were tested in YNP-OLD FAITHFUL's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does YNP-OLD FAITHFUL have any EPA violations?

Yes, YNP-OLD FAITHFUL has 22 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include MR, TT, MCL. 12 are health-based violations.

How many people does YNP-OLD FAITHFUL serve?

YNP-OLD FAITHFUL serves approximately 7,675 people, Wyoming. The system provides water to 1 community: Yellowstone Np.

What type of water does YNP-OLD FAITHFUL provide?

YNP-OLD FAITHFUL sources its water from surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is WY5680085.

How does YNP-OLD FAITHFUL compare to other utilities in Wyoming?

YNP-OLD FAITHFUL scores 27/100 with a grade of D (poor). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our Wyoming state page for a full comparison of water systems.

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