Hardness
Moderately Hard
104 PPM · 6.1 GPG
Local water dashboard
Official source aggregationWater quality in Brenton, WV 24818
A source-transparent look at local hardness, associated public water systems, EPA compliance history, and the measurements that are—and are not—available for Wyoming County.
2 active health-based violations
- Primary matched system
- Brenton Psd
- Source water
- Groundwater
- County
- Wyoming County
- Profile updated
At a glance
What the current records say
EPA quarter 2026Q2
Compliance screen
Review needed
2 active health-based records
Lead 90th percentile
0 mg/L
0% of action level
Utility match
2 systems
Serves 241 people system-wide
Hardness meter
How hard is the water?
Estimated local hardness
USGS hardness classification scale
104 PPM
Soft
0–59Moderate
60–120Hard
121–180Very hard
181+
0–59Moderate
60–120Hard
121–180Very hard
181+
Parts per million
104
mg/L as CaCO₃ equivalent
Grains per gallon
6.1
1 GPG ≈ 17.1 PPM
What this means at home
At 104 PPM, mineral scale can build up on fixtures and heating elements, reduce soap lather, and leave visible spotting. Hardness is primarily an aesthetic and appliance concern—not itself a tap-water safety rating.
USGS sites used
65
Nearest site
1.9 mi
Observation range
Jul 6, 2016–Jun 10, 2025
Estimate confidence
Moderate
Median of the latest qualifying hardness observation at each nearby monitoring site. Nearest monitoring location: Wyo-0283 (Well).USGS source documentation ↗
Regional context
Is 24818 typical?
These comparisons use other indexed ZIP estimates, not utility tap samples. They help show local context without replacing a household test.
Brenton median
104 PPM
About the same1 indexed ZIP readings · Range 104–104 PPM
West Virginia median
141 PPM
37 PPM lower219 indexed ZIP readings · Range 85.5–265 PPM
EPA benchmark screen
Contaminant snapshot
Available numerical results from associated SDWIS community water systems, compared with the applicable action level or federal MCL. Federal measured-value coverage is incomplete.
1 pass2 fail
Lead (PB90)
0 mg/L
Reported Dec 31, 2025
Copper (CU90)
1.46 mg/L
Reported Jun 30, 1994
Numerical coverage
3 comparable results
Missing values remain blank; absence is not treated as a pass.
Lead (90th percentile)
Measured in mg/L
Local 0
EPA limit 0.015
Copper (90th percentile)
Measured in mg/L
Local 1.46
EPA limit 1.3
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Measured in UG/L
Local 94
EPA limit 0.06
Share of EPA benchmark
100% line = listed limit
2026Q2
- All records
- 110
- Health-based
- 7
- Active health-based
- 2
| Contaminant or rule | System | Status | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Notice | WV3305504 | Unaddressed | Feb 13, 2026 |
| Public Notice | WV3305504 | Unaddressed | Feb 13, 2026 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | WV3305504 | Archived | Oct 1, 2025through Dec 31, 2025 |
| TTHM | WV3305504 | Archived | Oct 1, 2025through Dec 31, 2025 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | WV3305532 | Resolved | Oct 1, 2025through Oct 31, 2025 |
| Chlorine | WV3305532 | Archived | Oct 1, 2025through Oct 31, 2025 |
| TTHM | WV3305504 | Archived | Jul 1, 2025through Sep 30, 2025 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | WV3305504 | Archived | Jul 1, 2025through Sep 30, 2025 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | WV3305532 | Resolved | May 1, 2025through May 31, 2025 |
| Chlorine | WV3305532 | Resolved | May 1, 2025through May 31, 2025 |
| TTHM | WV3305504 | Archived | Apr 1, 2025through Jun 30, 2025 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | WV3305504 | Archived | Apr 1, 2025through Jun 30, 2025 |
| Groundwater Rule | WV3305532 | Resolved | Feb 1, 2025through Feb 28, 2025 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | WV3305504 | Archived | Jan 1, 2025through Mar 31, 2025 |
| TTHM | WV3305504 | Archived | Jan 1, 2025through Mar 31, 2025 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | WV3305504 | Resolved | Dec 30, 2024through Oct 9, 2025 |
| Public Notice | WV3305504 | Resolved | Oct 21, 2024through Dec 11, 2024 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | WV3305504 | Archived | Oct 1, 2024through Dec 31, 2024 |
| TTHM | WV3305504 | Archived | Oct 1, 2024through Dec 31, 2024 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | WV3305532 | Resolved | Sep 1, 2024through Sep 30, 2024 |
No reported violation does not prove that every contaminant was tested or absent; SDWIS measured values are incomplete and lag state records.
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Matched to Brenton ZIP 24818 using 104 PPM nearby hardness and 3 reported measurement benchmarks.
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Frequently asked
Water questions for Brenton
Is tap water safe in Brenton?+
EPA ECHO reports 2 active health-based violations among the associated community water systems. Review the affected utility's current notice and Consumer Confidence Report.
How hard is the water?+
Nearby USGS observations produce an estimate of 104 PPM, or 6.1 grains per gallon, classified as moderately hard. This is not a household tap measurement.
Do I need a water softener?+
There is no high-hardness trigger in this profile. Confirm with a tap test before buying equipment.