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City water profile

Paw Paw water quality

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

Median indexed hardness

105PPM

One indexed ZIP

Range 105–105 PPM

State comparison
36 PPM below
State hardness rank
#158 of 179
Matched utilities
2
Active health records
0

City summary

What the indexed records say

Paw Paw has 1 published ZIP profile across Hampshire County. The indexed median is 105 PPM, compared with 141 PPM across West Virginia.

Among the 179 West Virginiacities with an indexed median, Paw Paw ranks #158from 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.

Hardness distribution

How local ZIP estimates compare

Soft0 ZIPs
Moderately hard1 ZIP
Hard0 ZIPs
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
6.9 miles
Profiles with evidence
1/1

Confidence labels

High: 0Moderate: 1Low: 0

Observation window: Jan 10, 2016 to Jun 30, 2026.

ZIP directory

Water reports in Paw Paw

Open a ZIP for site-level provenance and measurements.

ZIP code

25434

Moderately Hard

105 PPM

Nearest site
6.9 mi
Confidence
Moderate

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Public water systems

Utilities associated with this city

Paw Paw Route 19 Psd

PWSID WV3302518

Surface water
System population served
1,257
Last reported
May 19, 2026

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

Paw Paw Water Works

PWSID WV3303308

Surface water
System population served
524
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 RuleWV3303308Jan 1, 2026Unaddressed
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleWV3303308Dec 1, 2025Archived · health-based
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleWV3303308Nov 1, 2025Archived · health-based
Consumer Confidence RuleWV3303308Oct 1, 2025Resolved
Lead and Copper RuleWV3303308Sep 29, 2025Resolved
Surface Water Treatment RuleWV3303308Sep 1, 2025Archived
ChlorineWV3303308Sep 1, 2025Resolved
Lead and Copper RuleWV3303308Jul 1, 2025Unaddressed
Public NoticeWV3303308Feb 14, 2025Resolved
Public NoticeWV3303308Feb 14, 2025Resolved

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 Paw Paw

Is the water hard?

The indexed city median is 105 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.