Hardness
Hard
141 PPM · 8.2 GPG
Local water dashboard
Official source aggregationWater quality in Valley Grove, WV 26060
A source-transparent look at local hardness, associated public water systems, EPA compliance history, and the measurements that are—and are not—available for Ohio County.
1 reported benchmark flag
- Primary matched system
- Valley Grove Water Dept
- Source water
- Surface water
- County
- Ohio County
- Profile updated
At a glance
What the current records say
EPA quarter 2026Q2
Compliance screen
No active flag
0 active health-based records
Lead 90th percentile
0 mg/L
0% of action level
Utility match
1 system
Serves 610 people system-wide
Hardness meter
How hard is the water?
Estimated local hardness
USGS hardness classification scale
141 PPM
Soft
0–59Moderate
60–120Hard
121–180Very hard
181+
0–59Moderate
60–120Hard
121–180Very hard
181+
Parts per million
141
mg/L as CaCO₃ equivalent
Grains per gallon
8.2
1 GPG ≈ 17.1 PPM
What this means at home
At 141 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
69
Nearest site
10.8 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: Enlow Fork near West Finley, PA (Stream).USGS source documentation ↗
Regional context
Is 26060 typical?
These comparisons use other indexed ZIP estimates, not utility tap samples. They help show local context without replacing a household test.
Valley Grove median
141 PPM
About the same1 indexed ZIP readings · Range 141–141 PPM
West Virginia median
141 PPM
About the same219 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 pass1 fail
Lead (PB90)
0 mg/L
Reported Dec 31, 2023
Copper (CU90)
Not available
No numerical 90th-percentile result
Numerical coverage
2 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
TTHM
Measured in UG/L
Local 92
EPA limit 0.08
Share of EPA benchmark
100% line = listed limit
2026Q2
- All records
- 25
- Health-based
- 17
- Active health-based
- 0
| Contaminant or rule | System | Status | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | WV3303513 | Archived | Feb 1, 2026through Feb 28, 2026 |
| Chlorine | WV3303513 | Archived | Feb 1, 2026through Feb 28, 2026 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | WV3303513 | Archived | Feb 1, 2026through Feb 28, 2026 |
| TTHMHealth-basedReported 92 UG/L · MCL 0.08 | WV3303513 | Archived | Jan 1, 2026through Mar 31, 2026 |
| TTHM | WV3303513 | Unaddressed | Dec 30, 2025 |
| TTHMHealth-basedReported 93 UG/L · MCL 0.08 | WV3303513 | Archived | Oct 1, 2025through Dec 31, 2025 |
| TTHMHealth-basedReported 91 UG/L · MCL 0.08 | WV3303513 | Archived | Oct 1, 2025through Dec 31, 2025 |
| TTHMHealth-basedReported 92 UG/L · MCL 0.08 | WV3303513 | Archived | Jul 1, 2025through Sep 30, 2025 |
| TTHMHealth-basedReported 96 UG/L · MCL 0.08 | WV3303513 | Archived | Jul 1, 2025through Sep 30, 2025 |
| TTHMHealth-basedReported 87 UG/L · MCL 0.08 | WV3303513 | Archived | Apr 1, 2025through Jun 30, 2025 |
| TTHMHealth-basedReported 82 UG/L · MCL 0.08 | WV3303513 | Archived | Jan 1, 2025through Mar 31, 2025 |
| TTHMHealth-basedReported 84 UG/L · MCL 0.08 | WV3303513 | Archived | Jan 1, 2025through Mar 31, 2025 |
| TTHMHealth-basedReported 84 UG/L · MCL 0.08 | WV3303513 | Archived | Oct 1, 2024through Dec 31, 2024 |
| TTHMHealth-basedReported 81 UG/L · MCL 0.08 | WV3303513 | Archived | Oct 1, 2024through Dec 31, 2024 |
| TTHMHealth-basedReported 80.1 UG/L · MCL 0.08 | WV3303513 | Resolved | Jan 1, 2023through Mar 31, 2023 |
| TTHMHealth-basedReported 84.9 UG/L · MCL 0.08 | WV3303513 | Resolved | Apr 1, 2022through Jun 30, 2022 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | WV3303513 | Resolved | Mar 1, 2022through May 31, 2022 |
| TTHM | WV3303513 | Resolved | Mar 1, 2022through May 31, 2022 |
| TTHMHealth-basedReported 89.15 UG/L · MCL 0.08 | WV3303513 | Resolved | Jan 1, 2022through Mar 31, 2022 |
| TTHMHealth-basedReported 89.7 UG/L · MCL 0.08 | WV3303513 | Resolved | Oct 1, 2021through Dec 31, 2021 |
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 Valley Grove ZIP 26060 using 141 PPM nearby hardness and 2 reported measurement benchmarks.
Scale protection
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141 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 Valley Grove
Is tap water safe in Valley Grove?+
EPA ECHO shows no active health-based violation for the associated systems in this reporting snapshot. This does not prove every contaminant is absent; federal records can lag and household plumbing can change tap conditions.
How hard is the water?+
Nearby USGS observations produce an estimate of 141 PPM, or 8.2 grains per gallon, classified as hard. This is not a household tap measurement.
Do I need a water softener?+
At 141 PPM, a correctly sized whole-house softener can reduce scale and hard-water spotting. It does not replace contaminant filtration.