Pennsylvania · 17 community water systems
Lead pipes in Fayette County, PA
17 community water systems serving Fayette County reported 191 lead and 538 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 39,035 of unknown material. The most are in Mawc Yough Plant.
0.7% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Pennsylvania average (2.9%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0.2%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.5%
- Unknown 37%
- Non-lead 62%
Water systems serving Fayette County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mawc Yough PlantFayette County | 135 | 114 | 889 | 0.5% |
| Pa-American Water- UniontownFayette County | 38 | 145 | 9,006 | 1.8% |
| North Fayette Cnty Muni AuthFayette County | 6 | 147 | 12,174 | 0.8% |
| Pa-American Water-BrownsvilleFayette County | 10 | 80 | 5,141 | 1.6% |
| Pa-American Water Co-ConnellsvFayette County | 2 | 52 | 4,798 | 1.0% |
| Muni Auth of Washington TWPFayette County | 0 | 0 | 2,985 | 0% |
| Masontown Muni Water WorksFayette County | 0 | 0 | 1,803 | 0% |
| Pleasant Valley Water AuthFayette County | 0 | 0 | 1,504 | 0% |
| Albert Gallatin Muni AuthFayette County | 0 | 0 | 626 | 0% |
| Nemacolin WoodlandsFayette County | 0 | 0 | 33 | 0% |
| Mountain Water AssnFayette County | 0 | 0 | 23 | 0% |
| State Line Muni SVCS AuthFayette County | 0 | 0 | 23 | 0% |
| Newell Muni AuthFayette County | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0% |
| National Pike Water AuthFayette County | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0% |
| Indian Creek Valley Water AuthFayette County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Belle Vernon Boro Muni AuthFayette County | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| Point Marion BoroFayette County | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
Systems that also serve other counties are counted in full. Your water bill names your utility.
What to do if your line is lead or unknown
- Check the pipe where water enters your home.
- Use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking and cooking.
- Test your water, often free through the utility.
- Ask your utility about free or discounted replacement; most lines must be replaced by December 31, 2037.
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Questions
Does Fayette County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Fayette County reported 191 lead and 538 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 39,035 of unknown material.
Which Fayette County water systems have the most lead lines?
Mawc Yough Plant (249), Pa-American Water- Uniontown (183), North Fayette Cnty Muni Auth (153).
How do I check my home in Fayette County?
Find the water system named on your water bill in the table above, open its page and use its address-level inventory. You can also scratch-test the pipe where it enters your home.