West Virginia · population 18,063
Lead pipes in Fairmont, WV
332 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Fairmont (population 18,063) gets its water from City of Fairmont. That system reported 0 lead and 332 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 14,547, with 10,289 more of unknown material.
2.3% of City of Fairmont's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the West Virginia average (1.2%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 2.3%
- Unknown 71%
- Non-lead 27%
Latest lead test for City of Fairmont (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 2.3 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, 1 still open for City of Fairmont.
Water systems serving Fairmont
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of FairmontMain system | 0 | 332 | 10,289 | 2.3% |
| Valley Falls PSDAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Little Creek PSDAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Monumental PSDAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Ices Run PSDAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Rayford AcresAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 74 | 0% |
| Town of FarmingtonServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 226 | 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 City 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
- Pleasant Valley332 lead + galv. lines
- Barrackville332 lead + galv. lines
- Monongah504 lead + galv. lines
- Shinnston1 lead + galv. lines
- Manningtonno lead reported
- Graftonno lead reported
- Bridgeportno lead reported
- Westover71 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Fairmont, WV have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Fairmont, which serves Fairmont, reported 0 lead and 332 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 10,289 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Fairmont?
EPA's service area maps place most of Fairmont in City of Fairmont's service area (PWSID WV3302502). Valley Falls PSD, Little Creek PSD, Monumental PSD, Ices Run PSD, Rayford Acres, Town of Farmington also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Fairmont home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City 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 City of Fairmont whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.