Water Hardness in West Virginia

55 counties — Average 90 PPM (Moderately Hard)

19
29
3
4
Soft (34.5%) Moderate (52.7%) Hard (5.5%) Very Hard (7.3%)

West Virginia Water Hardness Map

Soft   Moderate   Hard   Very Hard

Hardest Water Counties

Berkeley299 PPM
Brooke320 PPM
Harrison240 PPM
Jefferson251 PPM
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All 55 Counties — By Water Hardness

CountyClassificationHardness
Barbour Soft 30 PPM
Berkeley Very Hard 299 PPM
Boone Moderate 92 PPM
Braxton Soft 35 PPM
Brooke Very Hard 320 PPM
Cabell Moderate 73.4 PPM
Calhoun Soft 43 PPM
Clay Soft 48 PPM
Doddridge Moderate 61.5 PPM
Fayette Soft 53.1 PPM
Gilmer Soft 48 PPM
Grant Moderate 95.3 PPM
Greenbrier Soft 45 PPM
Hampshire Moderate 113 PPM
Hancock Moderate 104 PPM
Hardy Moderate 75 PPM
Harrison Very Hard 240 PPM
Jackson Moderate 110 PPM
Jefferson Very Hard 251 PPM
Kanawha Moderate 81 PPM
Lewis Moderate 63 PPM
Lincoln Moderate 76.6 PPM
Logan Moderate 110 PPM
Marion Moderate 75 PPM
Marshall Hard 145 PPM
Mason Moderate 110 PPM
McDowell Hard 130 PPM
Mercer Moderate 86.8 PPM
Mineral Moderate 110 PPM
Mingo Moderate 120 PPM
Monongalia Hard 149 PPM
Monroe Moderate 68.6 PPM
Morgan Moderate 112 PPM
Nicholas Soft 23 PPM
Ohio Moderate 116 PPM
Pendleton Moderate 83.3 PPM
Pleasants Moderate 98 PPM
Pocahontas Soft 24 PPM
Preston Soft 52 PPM
Putnam Moderate 70 PPM
Raleigh Moderate 84.5 PPM
Randolph Soft 28 PPM
Ritchie Soft 57 PPM
Roane Moderate 77 PPM
Summers Soft 56 PPM
Taylor Moderate 86 PPM
Tucker Soft 35 PPM
Tyler Soft 60 PPM
Upshur Soft 31 PPM
Wayne Soft 55 PPM
Webster Soft 16.1 PPM
Wetzel Moderate 98.5 PPM
Wirt Soft 45.7 PPM
Wood Moderate 117 PPM
Wyoming Moderate 64 PPM

Source: USGS Water Quality Portal

Frequently Asked Questions

How hard is the water in West Virginia?

West Virginia has an average water hardness of 90 PPM, classified as moderately hard. Out of 55 counties, 19 have soft water, 29 moderately hard, 3 hard, and 4 very hard.

Which West Virginia counties have the hardest water?

West Virginia has 4 counties with very hard water (above 180 mg/L). See the county table above for a complete breakdown by hardness level.

How do I check water hardness for my West Virginia address?

Enter your ZIP code in the search box above to see your area's estimated water hardness, classification, and water utility information.