Fayette County, Pennsylvania
77 ZIP codes · Avg score 59/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
While Fayette County avoids the worst tiers, a portion of its 77 ZIP codes have logged violations.
How Fayette County Compares
How Fayette County Compares
Fayette County scores 4 points above the Pennsylvania state average (55/100) and 9 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Fayette County, Pennsylvania
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,445, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.494% avg pipe failure probability, 92% of ZIPs at high risk
82.4% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2025)
↓ Improving trendEPA violation counts by year across Fayette County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2022 with 82 violations. Past 5 years: 200 total (200 health-based). Health-based violations are declining versus the prior 2-year window.
Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.
Infrastructure Overview
Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,445
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
91,624 housing units in Fayette County
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034 (Year Structure Built).
Water Safety Affordability
How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Fayette County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Fayette County, representing a small fraction of property value.
Remediation includes water filtration, lead abatement, radon mitigation, and flood protection where applicable. Source: Census ACS, EPA SDWIS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 5 systems in Fayette County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NORTH FAYETTE CNTY MUNI AUTH | 35,409 | 79 |
| 2 | Mountain Water Assn | 3,856 | 56 |
| 3 | Mawc Yough Plant | 133,000 | 48 |
| 4 | NEMACOLIN WOODLANDS | 1,300 | 45 |
| 5 | New Meadow Run | 300 | 45 |
32 total water systems serve Fayette County.
All ZIP Codes in Fayette County
77 ZIP codes tracked in Fayette County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15436 | Fairchance | 81 | B | 15 (2 health) | $135K |
| 2 | 15461 | Masontown | 77 | B | 6 | $114K |
| 3 | 15401 | Uniontown | 73 | B | 0 | $152K |
| 4 | 15431 | Dunbar | 73 | B | 11 | $106K |
| 5 | 15717 | Blairsville | 73 | B | 42 (2 health) | $155K |
| 6 | 15437 | Farmington | 72 | B | 45 (3 health) | $218K |
| 7 | 15012 | Belle Vernon | 71 | B | 38 (2 health) | $188K |
| 8 | 15446 | Indian Head | 71 | B | 16 | — |
| 9 | 15466 | Newell | 71 | B | 5 | $75K |
| 10 | 15459 | Markleysburg | 68 | C | 6 | $182K |
| 11 | 15622 | Champion | 66 | C | 3 | $229K |
| 12 | 15033 | Donora | 63 | C | 0 | $58K |
| 13 | 15072 | Pricedale | 63 | C | 0 | — |
| 14 | 15338 | Greensboro | 63 | C | 0 | $97K |
| 15 | 15410 | Adah | 63 | C | 0 | — |
| 16 | 15428 | Dawson | 63 | C | 0 | $123K |
| 17 | 15430 | Dickerson Run | 63 | C | 0 | $82K |
| 18 | 15432 | Dunlevy | 63 | C | 0 | $99K |
| 19 | 15442 | Grindstone | 63 | C | 0 | $99K |
| 20 | 15445 | Hopwood | 63 | C | 0 | $172K |
| 21 | 15451 | Lake Lynn | 63 | C | 0 | $69K |
| 22 | 15456 | Lemont Furnace | 63 | C | 0 | $110K |
| 23 | 15458 | Mc Clellandtown | 63 | C | 0 | $115K |
| 24 | 15462 | Melcroft | 63 | C | 0 | — |
| 25 | 15464 | Mill Run | 63 | C | 0 | $115K |
| 26 | 15467 | New Geneva | 63 | C | 0 | $67K |
| 27 | 15469 | Normalville | 63 | C | 0 | $131K |
| 28 | 15476 | Ronco | 63 | C | 0 | — |
| 29 | 15478 | Smithfield | 63 | C | 0 | $146K |
| 30 | 15480 | Smock | 63 | C | 0 | $115K |
| 31 | 15482 | Star Junction | 63 | C | 0 | $137K |
| 32 | 15488 | Waltersburg | 63 | C | 0 | — |
| 33 | 15492 | Wickhaven | 63 | C | 0 | $86K |
| 34 | 15610 | Acme | 63 | C | 0 | $221K |
| 35 | 15425 | Connellsville | 61 | C | 10 (4 health) | $129K |
| 36 | 15083 | Sutersville | 55 | C | 0 | $148K |
| 37 | 15087 | Webster | 55 | C | 0 | $211K |
| 38 | 15320 | Carmichaels | 55 | C | 0 | $148K |
| 39 | 15412 | Allenport | 55 | C | 0 | $90K |
| 40 | 15419 | California | 55 | C | 0 | $122K |
| 41 | 15423 | Coal Center | 55 | C | 0 | $172K |
| 42 | 15434 | Elco | 55 | C | 0 | $130K |
| 43 | 15435 | Fairbank | 55 | C | 0 | — |
| 44 | 15448 | Jacobs Creek | 55 | C | 0 | $82K |
| 45 | 15465 | Mount Braddock | 55 | C | 0 | $115K |
| 46 | 15473 | Perryopolis | 55 | C | 0 | $191K |
| 47 | 15479 | Smithton | 55 | C | 0 | $216K |
| 48 | 15483 | Stockdale | 55 | C | 0 | $109K |
| 49 | 15631 | Everson | 55 | C | 0 | $79K |
| 50 | 15683 | Scottdale | 55 | C | 0 | $136K |
| 51 | 15351 | Nemacolin | 53 | D | 0 | $93K |
| 52 | 15413 | Allison | 53 | D | 0 | $34K |
| 53 | 15415 | Brier Hill | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 54 | 15416 | Brownfield | 53 | D | 0 | $297K |
| 55 | 15421 | Chalk Hill | 53 | D | 0 | $230K |
| 56 | 15422 | Chestnut Ridge | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 57 | 15439 | Gans | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 58 | 15440 | Gibbon Glade | 53 | D | 0 | $117K |
| 59 | 15443 | Hibbs | 53 | D | 0 | $46K |
| 60 | 15444 | Hiller | 53 | D | 0 | $133K |
| 61 | 15449 | Keisterville | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 62 | 15454 | Leckrone | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 63 | 15455 | Leisenring | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 64 | 15460 | Martin | 53 | D | 0 | $77K |
| 65 | 15463 | Merrittstown | 53 | D | 0 | $43K |
| 66 | 15468 | New Salem | 53 | D | 0 | $90K |
| 67 | 15470 | Ohiopyle | 53 | D | 0 | $260K |
| 68 | 15472 | Oliver | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 69 | 15484 | Uledi | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 70 | 15486 | Vanderbilt | 53 | D | 0 | $154K |
| 71 | 15489 | West Leisenring | 53 | D | 0 | $84K |
| 72 | 15490 | White | 53 | D | 0 | $258K |
| 73 | 15089 | West Newton | 50 | D | 0 | $164K |
| 74 | 15417 | Brownsville | 50 | D | 0 | $101K |
| 75 | 15438 | Fayette City | 50 | D | 0 | $118K |
| 76 | 15477 | Roscoe | 50 | D | 0 | $110K |
| 77 | 15474 | Point Marion | 45 | D | 35 (13 health) | $115K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Fayette County
Where county records show a lead exceedance or pre-1978 housing concentration, lead-specific filters and test kits move toward the top of the list.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 82.4% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Fayette County, Pennsylvania
Overview
Fayette County in Pennsylvania covers 77 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (59/100).
12 of 77 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 26 health-based violations have been documented.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.