Hardness
Hard
168 PPM · 9.8 GPG
Local water dashboard
Official source aggregationWater quality in Pine Grove, WV 26419
A source-transparent look at local hardness, associated public water systems, EPA compliance history, and the measurements that are—and are not—available for Wetzel County.
1 active health-based violation
- Primary matched system
- Pine Grove Water
- Source water
- Surface water
- County
- Wetzel County
- Profile updated
At a glance
What the current records say
EPA quarter 2026Q2
Compliance screen
Review needed
1 active health-based record
Lead 90th percentile
0.002 mg/L
13% of action level
Utility match
1 system
Serves 620 people system-wide
Hardness meter
How hard is the water?
Estimated local hardness
USGS hardness classification scale
168 PPM
Soft
0–59Moderate
60–120Hard
121–180Very hard
181+
0–59Moderate
60–120Hard
121–180Very hard
181+
Parts per million
168
mg/L as CaCO₃ equivalent
Grains per gallon
9.8
1 GPG ≈ 17.1 PPM
What this means at home
At 168 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
73
Nearest site
22.3 mi
Observation range
Jan 19, 2016–Sep 25, 2025
Estimate confidence
Moderate
Median of the latest qualifying hardness observation at each nearby monitoring site. Nearest monitoring location: N Fk Dunkard Fk US Ryerson St Res nr Bristonia, PA (Stream).USGS source documentation ↗
Regional context
Is 26419 typical?
These comparisons use other indexed ZIP estimates, not utility tap samples. They help show local context without replacing a household test.
Pine Grove median
168 PPM
About the same1 indexed ZIP readings · Range 168–168 PPM
West Virginia median
141 PPM
27 PPM higher219 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)
0.002 mg/L
Reported Jun 30, 2025
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 0.002
EPA limit 0.015
Share of EPA benchmark
100% line = listed limit
2026Q2
- All records
- 64
- Health-based
- 3
- Active health-based
- 1
| Contaminant or rule | System | Status | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead and Copper Rule | WV3305205 | Unaddressed | Jan 1, 2026 |
| Public Notice | WV3305205 | Unaddressed | Oct 13, 2025 |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | WV3305205 | Unaddressed | Oct 1, 2025 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | WV3305205 | Unaddressed | Sep 29, 2025 |
| Public Notice | WV3305205 | Unaddressed | Sep 26, 2025 |
| Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-based | WV3305205 | Unaddressed | Jul 17, 2025 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | WV3305205 | Archived | Jul 1, 2025through Sep 30, 2025 |
| TTHM | WV3305205 | Archived | Jul 1, 2025through Sep 30, 2025 |
| CARBON, TOTALHealth-basedReported 0.99 RATIO | WV3305205 | Archived | Jul 1, 2025through Sep 30, 2025 |
| Public Notice | WV3305205 | Unaddressed | Jun 14, 2025 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | WV3305205 | Resolved | Jan 1, 2025through May 7, 2025 |
| CARBON, TOTALHealth-basedReported 0.92 RATIO | WV3305205 | Resolved | Jan 1, 2025through Mar 31, 2025 |
| Chlorine | WV3305205 | Resolved | Dec 1, 2024through Dec 31, 2024 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | WV3305205 | Resolved | Dec 1, 2024through Dec 31, 2024 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | WV3305205 | Resolved | Oct 1, 2024through Dec 31, 2024 |
| TTHM | WV3305205 | Resolved | Oct 1, 2024through Dec 31, 2024 |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | WV3305205 | Resolved | Jul 1, 2024through Jul 1, 2024 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | WV3305205 | Resolved | Jul 1, 2024through May 7, 2025 |
| Public Notice | WV3305205 | Resolved | Feb 16, 2024through Aug 3, 2024 |
| Public Notice | WV3305205 | Resolved | Feb 16, 2024through Aug 3, 2024 |
No reported violation does not prove that every contaminant was tested or absent; SDWIS measured values are incomplete and lag state records.
Solutions matcher
Your personalized water action plan
Matched to Pine Grove ZIP 26419 using 168 PPM nearby hardness and 1 reported measurement benchmarks.
Scale protection
High-Capacity Whole House Water Softener
168 PPM is 1× the high-hardness trigger used by this matcher.
Designed to reduce scale on fixtures, water heaters, glassware, and plumbing throughout the home.
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Frequently asked
Water questions for Pine Grove
Is tap water safe in Pine Grove?+
EPA ECHO reports 1 active health-based violation 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 168 PPM, or 9.8 grains per gallon, classified as hard. This is not a household tap measurement.
Do I need a water softener?+
At 168 PPM, a correctly sized whole-house softener can reduce scale and hard-water spotting. It does not replace contaminant filtration.