Where does the water in 26155 come from?

Water for zip code 26155 in New Martinsville, West Virginia is provided by 2 water systems. Contact your local utility for specific source information, or check our detailed page for your area.

Water Hardness in 26155

New Martinsville, West Virginia · Wetzel County

317 PPM

18.5 GPG

Very Hard

0Soft60120180300+

High Confidence - USGS Monitoring

Dataset updated March 9, 2026Matched to 2 water systemsTap readings can vary by utility zone, treatment, and plumbing. Methodology

Source context

How this ZIP reading is built

This ZIP reading is built from 2 matched water systems. 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

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

Water source profile

Primarily groundwater

Groundwater commonly picks up calcium and magnesium after contact with rock and soil. 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 26155

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.

2 water systems

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
New Martinsville WV3305203	groundwater	336 PPM Very Hard	5,272	High Confidence - USGS Monitoring
Pine Grove Water WV3305205	surface water	151 PPM Moderately Hard	620	Estimated - County Avg

New Martinsville

WV3305203

Very Hard

336 PPMgroundwater5,272 servedHigh Confidence - USGS Monitoring

Pine Grove Water

WV3305205

Moderately Hard

151 PPMsurface water620 servedEstimated - County Avg

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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 New Martinsville, WV (26155)?

The average water hardness in 26155 is 317 PPM (18.5 GPG), which is classified as very hard.

Do I need a water softener in 26155?

With hardness of 317 PPM, a water softener is recommended for homes in 26155.

Is hard water in 26155 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 26155?

Zip code 26155 in New Martinsville, West Virginia is served by 2 water systems.