Missouri · population 2,832
Lead pipes in Fayette, MO
64 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Fayette (population 2,832) gets its water from Fayette PWS. That system reported 0 lead and 64 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,110, with 593 more of unknown material.
5.8% of Fayette PWS's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Missouri average (3.3%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 5.8%
- Unknown 53%
- Non-lead 41%
Latest lead test for Fayette PWS (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 1.3 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 PWS.
Water systems serving Fayette
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayette PWSMain system | 0 | 64 | 593 | 5.8% |
| Howard County Cons PWSD 1Serves nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 2 | 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 Fayette
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Fayette PWS'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
- New Franklin2 lead + galv. lines
- Glasgow9 lead + galv. lines
- Boonville258 lead + galv. lines
- Salisbury16 lead + galv. lines
- Slater209 lead + galv. lines
- Huntsville14 lead + galv. lines
- Moberly5 lead + galv. lines
- Columbiano lead reported
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Questions
Does Fayette, MO have lead pipes?
Yes. Fayette PWS, which serves Fayette, reported 0 lead and 64 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 593 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Fayette?
EPA's service area maps place most of Fayette in Fayette PWS's service area (PWSID MO2010271). Howard County Cons PWSD 1 also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Fayette home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Fayette PWS'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 PWS whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.