Iowa · population 1,193
Lead pipes in Fayette, IA
3 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Fayette (population 1,193) gets its water from Fayette Water Supply. That system reported 0 lead and 3 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 473, with 0 more of unknown material.
0.6% of Fayette Water Supply's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Iowa average (5.6%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.6%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 99%
Latest lead test for Fayette Water Supply (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 4.5 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Fayette Water Supply.
Water systems serving Fayette
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayette Water SupplyMain system | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0.6% |
Matched from EPA water system service area boundaries and the cities each system reports serving. Edges of the city may be served by a neighboring system; your water bill names your utility.
Check your address in Fayette
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Fayette Water Supply's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.
No map yet? Do the 2-minute scratch and magnet test.
Protect your drinking water
If your line is lead, galvanized or unknown, use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking, cooking and baby formula, and use only cold water.
Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost
Nearby cities
- West Unionno lead reported
- Sumner10 lead + galv. lines
- Strawberry Point75 lead + galv. lines
- Fairbankno lead reported
- Elkader41 lead + galv. lines
- Tripoli6 lead + galv. lines
- Calmar8 lead + galv. lines
- Jesupno lead reported
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Questions
Does Fayette, IA have lead pipes?
Yes. Fayette Water Supply, which serves Fayette, reported 0 lead and 3 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Fayette?
EPA's service area maps place most of Fayette in Fayette Water Supply's service area (PWSID IA3342041).
How do I check whether my Fayette home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Fayette Water Supply's service line inventory map. You can also scratch the pipe where water enters your home: lead is soft, dull gray, scratches to shiny silver and doesn't attract a magnet.
When will lead pipes in Fayette be replaced?
EPA's Lead and Copper Rule Improvements require most systems to replace lead and galvanized-requiring-replacement lines by December 31, 2037. Ask Fayette Water Supply whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.