Alaska · 8 community water systems
Lead pipes in Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK
8 community water systems serving Fairbanks North Star Borough reported 0 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 127 of unknown material.
0% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Alaska average (<0.1%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
0Lead
0Galvanized, replace
127Unknown
12,135Non-lead
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 1.0%
- Non-lead 99%
Water systems serving Fairbanks North Star Borough
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Heart UtilitiesFairbanks | 0 | 0 | 88 | 0% |
| College Utilities CorporationFairbanks | 0 | 0 | 39 | 0% |
| Ft Wainwright - Main PostFort Wainwright | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Eielson - Air Force BaseEielson | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| University of Alaska - FairbanksFairbanks | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| North Pole UtilitiesNorth Pole | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| H2o 2u, Dba the FillFairbanks | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| Valley Water CompanyFairbanks | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
Systems that also serve other counties are counted in full. Your water bill names your utility.
What to do if your line is lead or unknown
- Check the pipe where water enters your home.
- Use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking and cooking.
- Test your water, often free through the utility.
- Ask your utility about free or discounted replacement; most lines must be replaced by December 31, 2037.
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Questions
Does Fairbanks North Star Borough have lead pipes?
No confirmed lead lines were reported, but 127 service lines are still of unknown material.
How do I check my home in Fairbanks North Star Borough?
Find the water system named on your water bill in the table above, open its page and use its address-level inventory. You can also scratch-test the pipe where it enters your home.