West Virginia · population 2,753
Lead pipes in Fayetteville, WV
5,279 lines still unidentified
Most of Fayetteville (population 2,753) gets its water from Wvawc New River Regional WTR Trtmt PLT. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 5,279 of 11,105 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Wvawc New River Regional WTR Trtmt PLT's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the West Virginia average (1.2%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 48%
- Non-lead 52%
Latest lead test for Wvawc New River Regional WTR Trtmt PLT (Jan 2026–Jun 2026): 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 Wvawc New River Regional WTR Trtmt PLT.
Water systems serving Fayetteville
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wvawc New River Regional WTR Trtmt PLTMain system | 0 | 0 | 5,279 | 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 Wvawc New River Regional WTR Trtmt PLT'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
- Ansted5,279 unknown
- Oak Hill5,279 unknown
- Mount Hope443 unknown
- Montgomery162 lead + galv. lines
- Beckley16 lead + galv. lines
- Mabscott3 lead + galv. lines
- Chesapeake162 lead + galv. lines
- Sophia2 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Fayetteville, WV have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Wvawc New River Regional WTR Trtmt PLT still lists 5,279 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Fayetteville?
EPA's service area maps place most of Fayetteville in Wvawc New River Regional WTR Trtmt PLT's service area (PWSID WV3301046).
How do I check whether my Fayetteville home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Wvawc New River Regional WTR Trtmt PLT'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 Wvawc New River Regional WTR Trtmt PLT whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.