North Carolina · population 2,212
Lead pipes in Fairmont, NC
1,179 lines still unidentified
Most of Fairmont (population 2,212) gets its water from Town of Fairmont. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 1,179 of 1,341 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Town of Fairmont's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the North Carolina average (0.4%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 88%
- Non-lead 12%
Latest lead test for Town of Fairmont (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): not detected at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 3 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015, 2 still open for Town of Fairmont.
Water systems serving Fairmont
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of FairmontMain system | 0 | 0 | 1,179 | 0% |
| Robeson County Water SystemServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 20,926 | 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 Town of Fairmont'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
- Lumberton7,708 unknown
- Pembrokeno lead reported
- Bladenborono lead reported
- Maxton1,188 unknown
- Red Springs5 unknown
- St. Paulsno lead reported
- Whiteville1,283 unknown
- Tabor66 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Fairmont, NC have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Town of Fairmont still lists 1,179 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Fairmont?
EPA's service area maps place most of Fairmont in Town of Fairmont's service area (PWSID NC0378025). Robeson County Water System 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 Town of Fairmont'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 Town of Fairmont whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.