North Carolina · population 209,496
Lead pipes in Fayetteville, NC
247 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Fayetteville (population 209,496) gets its water from Fayetteville Public Works Comm. That system reported 0 lead and 247 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 105,290, with 31,568 more of unknown material.
0.2% of Fayetteville Public Works Comm'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) 0.2%
- Unknown 30%
- Non-lead 70%
Latest lead test for Fayetteville Public Works Comm (Jan 2026–Dec 2028): not detected 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 Fayetteville Public Works Comm.
Water systems serving Fayetteville
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville Public Works CommMain system | 0 | 247 | 31,568 | 0.2% |
| Old North Utilities Services/Ft BraggAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 1,604 | 4,254 | 25% |
| Brookwood Comm WTR SystemAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Cliffdale WestAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Braxton Hills/Simmons HeightsAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Mill Creek S/DAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Stoney Point Ws/Fayetteville PWCAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Tanglewood Estates S/DAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 50 | 0% |
| Tanglewood South Mhpfayetteville PWCAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 59 | 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 Fayetteville
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Fayetteville Public Works Comm'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
- Spring Lake2 lead + galv. lines
- Hope Mills247 lead + galv. lines
- Eastover247 lead + galv. lines
- Raefordno lead reported
- Stedman353 unknown
- St. Paulsno lead reported
- Vass13 lead + galv. lines
- Red Springs5 unknown
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Questions
Does Fayetteville, NC have lead pipes?
Yes. Fayetteville Public Works Comm, which serves Fayetteville, reported 0 lead and 247 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 31,568 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Fayetteville?
EPA's service area maps place most of Fayetteville in Fayetteville Public Works Comm's service area (PWSID NC0326010). Old North Utilities Services/Ft Bragg, Brookwood Comm WTR System, Cliffdale West, Braxton Hills/Simmons Heights, Mill Creek S/D, Stoney Point Ws/Fayetteville PWC, Tanglewood Estates S/D, Tanglewood South Mhpfayetteville PWC also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Fayetteville home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Fayetteville Public Works Comm'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 Fayetteville 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 Fayetteville Public Works Comm whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.