Lead Pipe Map

West Virginia · 6 community water systems

Lead pipes in Fayette County, WV

6 community water systems serving Fayette County reported 0 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 5,795 of unknown material.

0% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the West Virginia average (1.2%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).

0Lead
0Galvanized, replace
5,795Unknown
9,182Non-lead

Water systems serving Fayette County

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% leadPeople
Wvawc New River Regional WTR Trtmt PLTOak Hill005,2790%25,603
Mount Hope WaterMount Hope004430%1,567
Pax Water CompanyPax00730%762
Gauley River PSDBelva0000%3,944
Kanawha Falls PSDGauley Bridge0000%2,547
Danese PSDDanese0000%2,294

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

  1. Check the pipe where water enters your home.
  2. Use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking and cooking.
  3. Test your water, often free through the utility.
  4. 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?

No confirmed lead lines were reported, but 5,795 service lines are still of unknown material.

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.