Oklahoma · population 1,102
Lead pipes in Fairfax, OK
220 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Fairfax (population 1,102) gets its water from Fairfax. That system reported 0 lead and 220 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 776, with 1 more of unknown material.
28% of Fairfax's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Oklahoma average (0.9%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 28%
- Unknown 0.1%
- Non-lead 72%
Latest lead test for Fairfax (2025): 2.3 ppb 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 for Fairfax.
Water systems serving Fairfax
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FairfaxMain system | 0 | 220 | 1 | 28% |
| Grayhorse RWDServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 100 | 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 Fairfax
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Fairfax'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
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Questions
Does Fairfax, OK have lead pipes?
Yes. Fairfax, which serves Fairfax, reported 0 lead and 220 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Fairfax?
EPA's service area maps place most of Fairfax in Fairfax's service area (PWSID OK1021204). Grayhorse RWD also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Fairfax home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Fairfax'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 Fairfax 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 Fairfax whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.