Where does the water in 25628 come from?

Water for zip code 25628 in Kistler, West Virginia is provided by 1 water system. Contact your local utility for specific source information, or check our detailed page for your area.

Water Hardness in 25628

Kistler, West Virginia · Logan County

140 PPM

8.2 GPG

Moderately Hard

0Soft60120180300+

High Confidence - USGS Monitoring

Dataset updated March 9, 2026Matched to 1 water systemTap readings can vary by utility zone, treatment, and plumbing. Methodology

Source context

How this ZIP reading is built

This ZIP reading is built from 1 matched water system. When more than one system is matched, the displayed value is weighted toward larger known service populations when that data is available.

Source basis

1 USGS-backed source

1 matched system total for this ZIP; USGS monitoring is used where treated-water reports are unavailable.

Water source profile

Primarily surface water

Surface-water hardness can shift with reservoirs, runoff, season, and treatment. This profile is weighted by known population served across matched systems.

Data recency

March 9, 2026

Dataset rebuilt March 9, 2026; individual utility reporting years can vary.

Hardness is a mineral-content reading, not a drinking-water safety rating. Use it for scale, appliance, and softener decisions; check your utility report or test your tap before sizing treatment equipment. See how we calculate local readings.

Water Systems Serving 25628

These are the systems matched to this ZIP code. The displayed ZIP value is weighted toward larger known service populations when population data is available.

1 water system

PWSID is the public water system identifier. Data Source shows whether the hardness value comes from a treated-water report, USGS monitoring, or a local estimate; source year is shown when available.

Water System	Source	Hardness	Pop. Served	Data Source
Logan County Psd - Northern Regional WV3302364	surface water	140 PPM Moderately Hard	16,921	High Confidence - USGS Monitoring

Logan County Psd - Northern Regional

WV3302364

Moderately Hard

140 PPMsurface water16,921 servedHigh Confidence - USGS Monitoring

Nearby Zip Codes

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What This Means For You

Use this ZIP reading as a local planning estimate, not a final treatment specification. Hardness can vary by utility zone, seasonal blend, private well, and building plumbing. Confirm your tap reading with a utility report or home hardness test before sizing equipment.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the water hard in Kistler, WV (25628)?

The average water hardness in 25628 is 140 PPM (8.2 GPG), which is classified as moderately hard.

Do I need a water softener in 25628?

With hardness of 140 PPM, a water softener is worth considering for homes in 25628.

Is hard water in 25628 safe to drink?

Water hardness itself is a mineral-content reading, not a drinking-water safety rating. Calcium and magnesium are naturally occurring minerals, but you should check your utility's Consumer Confidence Report for contaminant and compliance information.

How many water systems serve 25628?

Zip code 25628 in Kistler, West Virginia is served by 1 water system.