Where does the water in 26184 come from?

Water for zip code 26184 in Waverly, West Virginia is provided by 4 water systems. Contact your local utility for specific source information, or check our detailed page for your area.

Water Hardness in 26184

Waverly, West Virginia · Wood County

178 PPM

10.4 GPG

Moderately Hard

0Soft60120180300+

High Confidence - USGS Monitoring

Dataset updated March 9, 2026Matched to 4 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 4 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

3 USGS-backed sources

4 matched systems 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 26184

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.

4 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
Parkersburg Utility Board WV3305407	surface water	214 PPM Hard	34,251	High Confidence - USGS Monitoring
Vienna WV3305411	groundwater	123 PPM Moderately Hard	12,507	High Confidence - USGS Monitoring
Lubeck Psd WV3305404	groundwater	214 PPM Hard	10,377	Estimated - Nearby Data
Union Williams P S D WV3305410	groundwater	65 PPM Slightly Hard	7,883	High Confidence - USGS Monitoring

Parkersburg Utility Board

WV3305407

Hard

214 PPMsurface water34,251 servedHigh Confidence - USGS Monitoring

Vienna

WV3305411

Moderately Hard

123 PPMgroundwater12,507 servedHigh Confidence - USGS Monitoring

Lubeck Psd

WV3305404

Hard

214 PPMgroundwater10,377 servedEstimated - Nearby Data

Union Williams P S D

WV3305410

Slightly Hard

65 PPMgroundwater7,883 servedHigh Confidence - USGS Monitoring

Nearby Zip Codes

26104194 26180194 26187190 2613465 26142194 26105194 45768267 45750279 2617065 45773279 2616160 2633742

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 Waverly, WV (26184)?

The average water hardness in 26184 is 178 PPM (10.4 GPG), which is classified as moderately hard.

Do I need a water softener in 26184?

With hardness of 178 PPM, a water softener is worth considering for homes in 26184.

Is hard water in 26184 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 26184?

Zip code 26184 in Waverly, West Virginia is served by 4 water systems.