Hardness
Very Hard
235 PPM · 13.7 GPG
Local water dashboard
Official source aggregationWater quality in Wardensville, WV 26851
A source-transparent look at local hardness, associated public water systems, EPA compliance history, and the measurements that are—and are not—available for Hardy County.
1 active health-based violation
- Primary matched system
- Wardensville, Town Of
- Source water
- Groundwater
- County
- Hardy 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
0.0014 mg/L
9% of action level
Utility match
2 systems
Serves 788 people system-wide
Hardness meter
How hard is the water?
Estimated local hardness
USGS hardness classification scale
235 PPM
Soft
0–59Moderate
60–120Hard
121–180Very hard
181+
0–59Moderate
60–120Hard
121–180Very hard
181+
Parts per million
235
mg/L as CaCO₃ equivalent
Grains per gallon
13.7
1 GPG ≈ 17.1 PPM
What this means at home
At 235 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
114
Nearest site
11.4 mi
Observation range
Jun 14, 2016–May 19, 2026
Estimate confidence
Moderate
Median of the latest qualifying hardness observation at each nearby monitoring site. Nearest monitoring location: 43V 2 (Well).USGS source documentation ↗
Regional context
Is 26851 typical?
These comparisons use other indexed ZIP estimates, not utility tap samples. They help show local context without replacing a household test.
Wardensville median
235 PPM
About the same1 indexed ZIP readings · Range 235–235 PPM
West Virginia median
141 PPM
94 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 pass1 fail
Lead (PB90)
0.0014 mg/L
Reported Dec 31, 2025
Copper (CU90)
1.42 mg/L
Reported Dec 31, 2005
Numerical coverage
2 comparable results
Missing values remain blank; absence is not treated as a pass.
Lead (90th percentile)
Measured in mg/L
Local 0.0014
EPA limit 0.015
Copper (90th percentile)
Measured in mg/L
Local 1.42
EPA limit 1.3
Share of EPA benchmark
100% line = listed limit
2026Q2
- All records
- 53
- Health-based
- 36
- Active health-based
- 1
| Contaminant or rule | System | Status | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Notice | WV3301603 | Unaddressed | Mar 28, 2026 |
| Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-based | WV3301603 | Archived | Mar 1, 2026through Mar 31, 2026 |
| Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-based | WV3301603 | Archived | Feb 1, 2026through Feb 28, 2026 |
| Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-based | WV3301603 | Archived | Jan 1, 2026through Jan 31, 2026 |
| Public Notice | WV3301603 | Resolved | Sep 12, 2025through Oct 1, 2025 |
| Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-based | WV3301603 | Resolved | Sep 1, 2025through Sep 30, 2025 |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | WV3301603 | Archived | Aug 1, 2025through Aug 31, 2025 |
| Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-based | WV3301603 | Resolved | Aug 1, 2025through Aug 31, 2025 |
| Public Notice | WV3301603 | Unaddressed | Jul 13, 2025 |
| Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-based | WV3301603 | Resolved | Jul 1, 2025through Jul 31, 2025 |
| Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-based | WV3301603 | Resolved | Jul 1, 2025through Jul 31, 2025 |
| Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-based | WV3301603 | Resolved | Jun 1, 2025through Jun 30, 2025 |
| Public Notice | WV3301603 | Resolved | May 15, 2025through Jul 1, 2025 |
| Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-based | WV3301603 | Resolved | May 1, 2025through May 31, 2025 |
| Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-based | WV3301603 | Resolved | May 1, 2025through May 31, 2025 |
| Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-based | WV3301603 | Resolved | Apr 1, 2025through Apr 30, 2025 |
| Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-based | WV3301603 | Resolved | Mar 1, 2025through Mar 31, 2025 |
| Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-based | WV3301603 | Resolved | Mar 1, 2025through Mar 31, 2025 |
| Public Notice | WV3301603 | Resolved | Feb 14, 2025through Feb 28, 2025 |
| Public Notice | WV3301603 | Resolved | Feb 14, 2025through Feb 28, 2025 |
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 Wardensville ZIP 26851 using 235 PPM nearby hardness and 2 reported measurement benchmarks.
Scale protection
High-Capacity Whole House Water Softener
235 PPM is 2× the high-hardness trigger used by this matcher.
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Frequently asked
Water questions for Wardensville
Is tap water safe in Wardensville?+
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 235 PPM, or 13.7 grains per gallon, classified as very hard. This is not a household tap measurement.
Do I need a water softener?+
At 235 PPM, a correctly sized whole-house softener can reduce scale and hard-water spotting. It does not replace contaminant filtration.