Pennsylvania · population 1,816
Lead pipes in Fairchance, PA
153 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Fairchance (population 1,816) gets its water from North Fayette Cnty Muni Auth. That system reported 6 lead and 147 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 18,285, with 12,174 more of unknown material.
0.8% of North Fayette Cnty Muni Auth's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Pennsylvania average (2.9%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.8%
- Unknown 67%
- Non-lead 33%
Latest lead test for North Fayette Cnty Muni Auth (Jun 2025–Sep 2025): 2.2 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 1 Lead and Copper Rule violation since 2015 for North Fayette Cnty Muni Auth.
Water systems serving Fairchance
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Fayette Cnty Muni AuthMain system | 6 | 147 | 12,174 | 0.8% |
| Mountain Water AssnServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 23 | 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 Fairchance
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on North Fayette Cnty Muni Auth'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
- Uniontown183 lead + galv. lines
- Masontown1,803 unknown
- Point Marionno lead reported
- South Connellsville54 lead + galv. lines
- Brownsville90 lead + galv. lines
- Connellsville54 lead + galv. lines
- Centerville3,181 unknown
- Perryopolis153 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Fairchance, PA have lead pipes?
Yes. North Fayette Cnty Muni Auth, which serves Fairchance, reported 6 lead and 147 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 12,174 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Fairchance?
EPA's service area maps place most of Fairchance in North Fayette Cnty Muni Auth's service area (PWSID PA5260019). Mountain Water Assn also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Fairchance home has a lead service line?
Search your address on North Fayette Cnty Muni Auth'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 Fairchance 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 North Fayette Cnty Muni Auth whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.