Illinois · population 2,169
Lead pipes in Fairmont, IL
1,100 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Fairmont (population 2,169) gets its water from IL American-East St Louis. That system reported 749 lead and 351 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 71,163, with 34,431 more of unknown material.
1.5% of IL American-East St Louis's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Illinois average (17%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 1.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.5%
- Unknown 48%
- Non-lead 50%
Latest lead test for IL American-East St Louis (Jul 2025–Dec 2025): 2 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 IL American-East St Louis.
Water systems serving Fairmont
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IL American-East St LouisMain system | 749 | 351 | 34,431 | 1.5% |
| CaseyvilleServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
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 Fairmont
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on IL American-East St Louis'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
- Washington Park1,100 lead + galv. lines
- East St. Louis1,100 lead + galv. lines
- Madison827 lead + galv. lines
- Caseyvilleno lead reported
- Venice827 lead + galv. lines
- Collinsville13 lead + galv. lines
- Pontoon Beach827 lead + galv. lines
- Granite827 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Fairmont, IL have lead pipes?
Yes. IL American-East St Louis, which serves Fairmont, reported 749 lead and 351 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 34,431 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Fairmont?
EPA's service area maps place most of Fairmont in IL American-East St Louis's service area (PWSID IL1635040). Caseyville also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Fairmont home has a lead service line?
Search your address on IL American-East St Louis'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 Fairmont 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 IL American-East St Louis whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.