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City water profile

Glenville water quality

Compare local ZIP estimates, evidence quality, associated public systems, and compliance history for Glenville, West Virginia.

Median indexed hardness

132PPM

One indexed ZIP

Range 132–132 PPM

State comparison
9 PPM below
State hardness rank
#127 of 179
Matched utilities
4
Active health records
0

City summary

What the indexed records say

Glenville has 1 published ZIP profile across Gilmer County. The indexed median is 132 PPM, compared with 141 PPM across West Virginia.

Among the 179 West Virginiacities with an indexed median, Glenville ranks #127from highest to lowest. Across all 219 state ZIP profiles, available estimates run from 85.5to 265 PPM.

Because only one ZIP is represented, the city median and range are the same local estimate. It should not be read as multiple independent samples across the community. At least one estimate is marked low confidence, so observation distance and date deserve extra attention.

Hardness distribution

How local ZIP estimates compare

Soft0 ZIPs
Moderately hard0 ZIPs
Hard1 ZIP
Very hard0 ZIPs

1 of 1 ZIP profiles have a hardness estimate. Bars count ZIP profiles, not households or laboratory samples.

Evidence quality

Distance, dates, and confidence

Median nearest distance
46.3 miles
Profiles with evidence
1/1

Confidence labels

High: 0Moderate: 0Low: 1

Observation window: Jan 20, 2016 to Sep 22, 2025.

ZIP directory

Water reports in Glenville

Open a ZIP for site-level provenance and measurements.

ZIP code

26351

Hard

132 PPM

Nearest site
46.3 mi
Confidence
Low

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Public water systems

Utilities associated with this city

Gilmer County Psd - Federal Prison

PWSID WV3301108

Surface water
System population served
1,884
Last reported
May 19, 2026

The system names this served city; Census place overlap links the city to this ZCTA.

Glenville Utility

PWSID WV3301104

Surface water
System population served
1,751
Last reported
May 19, 2026

The system names this served city; Census place overlap links the city to this ZCTA.

Gilmer Co Psd

PWSID WV3301106

Surface water
System population served
803
Last reported
May 19, 2026

The system names this served city; Census place overlap links the city to this ZCTA.

Gilmer Co Psd - Route 33/119

PWSID WV3301107

Surface water
System population served
425
Last reported
May 19, 2026

The system names this served city; Census place overlap links the city to this ZCTA.

Compliance history

What EPA records show

No active health-based violation appears among the associated systems in the represented EPA reporting quarter. This does not mean every contaminant was tested at every tap.

RecordSystemPeriodStatus
Lead and Copper RuleWV3301106Dec 30, 2025Unaddressed
Lead and Copper RuleWV3301107Dec 30, 2025Unaddressed
Public NoticeWV3301106Nov 15, 2025Resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleWV3301104Oct 1, 2025Resolved
Public NoticeWV3301107Feb 15, 2025Resolved
Public NoticeWV3301107Feb 15, 2025Resolved
Public NoticeWV3301108Nov 15, 2024Resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleWV3301104Oct 1, 2024Resolved
Lead and Copper RuleWV3301106Oct 1, 2024Resolved
Public NoticeWV3301104Feb 16, 2024Resolved

Practical next steps

Move from index to evidence

  1. 1. Open your ZIP. Check distance, dates, confidence, and the associated utility.
  2. 2. Read the current CCR. Confirm source water, detections, limits, ranges, and notices.
  3. 3. Test the tap when needed. Confirm health concerns or treatment sizing with the right method.

Questions people ask

About water in Glenville

Is the water hard?

The indexed city median is 132 PPM. Open the ZIP report to verify the distance and confidence behind that estimate.

Is the tap water safe?

Compliance history is utility-wide and cannot guarantee conditions at every tap. Check current notices and test when address-specific evidence is needed.

Do I need treatment?

Choose treatment only after confirming the problem at the property. A softener targets hardness; contaminant treatment requires a matching, verified performance claim.