Hardness
Moderately Hard
117 PPM · 6.8 GPG
Local water dashboard
Official source aggregationWater quality in Lewisburg, WV 24901
A source-transparent look at local hardness, associated public water systems, EPA compliance history, and the measurements that are—and are not—available for Greenbrier County.
6 active health-based violations
- Primary matched system
- Lewisburg
- Source water
- Surface water + Groundwater
- County
- Greenbrier County
- Profile updated
At a glance
What the current records say
EPA quarter 2026Q2
Compliance screen
Review needed
6 active health-based records
Lead 90th percentile
0.003 mg/L
20% of action level
Utility match
3 systems
Serves 12,065 people system-wide
Hardness meter
How hard is the water?
Estimated local hardness
USGS hardness classification scale
117 PPM
Soft
0–59Moderate
60–120Hard
121–180Very hard
181+
0–59Moderate
60–120Hard
121–180Very hard
181+
Parts per million
117
mg/L as CaCO₃ equivalent
Grains per gallon
6.8
1 GPG ≈ 17.1 PPM
What this means at home
At 117 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
13
Nearest site
31 mi
Observation range
Feb 3, 2016–Jun 24, 2026
Estimate confidence
Low
Median of the latest qualifying hardness observation at each nearby monitoring site. Nearest monitoring location: KEENEY CREEK AT KEENEY'S CREEK RD NEAR WINONA, WV (Stream).USGS source documentation ↗
Regional context
Is 24901 typical?
These comparisons use other indexed ZIP estimates, not utility tap samples. They help show local context without replacing a household test.
Lewisburg median
117 PPM
About the same1 indexed ZIP readings · Range 117–117 PPM
West Virginia median
141 PPM
24 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 pass
Lead (PB90)
0.003 mg/L
Reported Jun 30, 2026
Copper (CU90)
Not available
No numerical 90th-percentile result
Numerical coverage
1 comparable result
Missing values remain blank; absence is not treated as a pass.
Lead (90th percentile)
Measured in mg/L
Local 0.003
EPA limit 0.015
Share of EPA benchmark
100% line = listed limit
2026Q2
- All records
- 137
- Health-based
- 9
- Active health-based
- 6
| Contaminant or rule | System | Status | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Notice | WV3301328 | Unaddressed | Mar 13, 2026 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | WV3301328 | Archived | Mar 1, 2026through Mar 31, 2026 |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | WV3301328 | Archived | Mar 1, 2026through Mar 31, 2026 |
| Chlorine | WV3301328 | Archived | Mar 1, 2026through Mar 31, 2026 |
| Public Notice | WV3301328 | Unaddressed | Feb 14, 2026 |
| Public Notice | WV3301328 | Unaddressed | Feb 13, 2026 |
| Public Notice | WV3301328 | Unaddressed | Feb 13, 2026 |
| Public Notice | WV3301328 | Unaddressed | Feb 13, 2026 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | WV3301328 | Archived | Feb 1, 2026through Feb 28, 2026 |
| Chlorine | WV3301328 | Archived | Feb 1, 2026through Feb 28, 2026 |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | WV3301328 | Archived | Feb 1, 2026through Feb 28, 2026 |
| Public Notice | WV3301328 | Unaddressed | Jan 15, 2026 |
| Public Notice | WV3301328 | Unaddressed | Jan 15, 2026 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | WV3301328 | Unaddressed | Jan 1, 2026 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | WV3301328 | Archived | Jan 1, 2026through Jan 31, 2026 |
| Chlorine | WV3301328 | Archived | Jan 1, 2026through Jan 31, 2026 |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | WV3301328 | Archived | Jan 1, 2026through Jan 31, 2026 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | WV3301328 | Archived | Dec 1, 2025through Dec 31, 2025 |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | WV3301328 | Archived | Dec 1, 2025through Dec 31, 2025 |
| Chlorine | WV3301328 | Archived | Dec 1, 2025through Dec 31, 2025 |
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 Lewisburg ZIP 24901 using 117 PPM nearby hardness and 1 reported measurement benchmarks.
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Frequently asked
Water questions for Lewisburg
Is tap water safe in Lewisburg?+
EPA ECHO reports 6 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 117 PPM, or 6.8 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.