Cheyenne, WY 82001
Environmental Risk Assessment • Population: 65,132
Risk Factor Breakdown
Air Quality
Air quality is satisfactory and poses little or no risk.
Water Quality
Flood Risk
This area faces moderate flood risk. Consider flood insurance and have a plan for severe weather events.
Toxic Sites
Very few hazardous waste sites in this area. This is a positive indicator for local environmental health.
Environmental Profile: Cheyenne, Wyoming
Cheyenne, Wyoming has good air quality with an AQI of 35. Water quality scores 40/100 with 1670 health-based violations recorded. The area has 0 toxic release inventory sites. Flood risk is moderate based on FEMA disaster history.
What This Means For You
Cheyenne has received an overall environmental risk score of 39/100 (Good). This means that the area has some environmental concerns that residents should be aware of, but overall conditions are manageable.
The air quality in Cheyenne is rated Good with an AQI of 35, primarily driven by PM2.5 pollution. Water quality scores 40 out of 100, with 1670 reported violations and detected contaminants including Disinfection Byproducts, Nitrate.
Flood risk is classified as Moderate (X (shaded) - Moderate Risk Zone), and there are 0 Superfund sites and 0 Toxics Release Inventory facilities in the area.
How to Protect Yourself in Cheyenne
- ✓Air quality is generally acceptable, but monitor AirNow.gov during seasonal events like wildfires or heat waves.
- ✓Consider installing of a certified water filter. Cheyenne water has had 1670 violations.
- ✓Have your tap water independently tested, especially for lead if your home has older plumbing.
- ✓Read the annual Consumer Confidence Report from your water utility.
- ✓Consider flood insurance and stay informed about local flood warnings during heavy rain seasons.
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