Where does the water in 26582 come from?

Water for zip code 26582 in Mannington, West Virginia is provided by 7 water systems. Contact your local utility for specific source information, or check our detailed page for your area.

Water Hardness in 26582

Mannington, West Virginia · Marion County

430 PPM

25.2 GPG

Very Hard

0Soft60120180300+

High Confidence - USGS Monitoring

Dataset updated March 9, 2026Matched to 7 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 7 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

6 USGS-backed sources

7 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 26582

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.

7 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
Fairmont City Of WV3302502	surface water	508 PPM Very Hard	30,586	High Confidence - USGS Monitoring
Valley Falls Psd WV3302523	surface water	202 PPM Hard	4,042	Estimated - County Avg
Mannington City Of WV3302513	surface water	85 PPM Slightly Hard	1,946	High Confidence - USGS Monitoring
Bingamon Psd WV3302525	surface water	202 PPM Hard	1,179	High Confidence - USGS Monitoring
Mannington Psd WV3302512	surface water	85 PPM Slightly Hard	955	High Confidence - USGS Monitoring

Fairmont City Of

WV3302502

Very Hard

508 PPMsurface water30,586 servedHigh Confidence - USGS Monitoring

Valley Falls Psd

WV3302523

Hard

202 PPMsurface water4,042 servedEstimated - County Avg

Mannington City Of

WV3302513

Slightly Hard

85 PPMsurface water1,946 servedHigh Confidence - USGS Monitoring

Bingamon Psd

WV3302525

Hard

202 PPMsurface water1,179 servedHigh Confidence - USGS Monitoring

Mannington Psd

WV3302512

Slightly Hard

85 PPMsurface water955 servedHigh Confidence - USGS Monitoring

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Nearby Zip Codes

26587472 26572472 26585472 26571466 26563472 26463457 26437151 26591465 26576472 26562151 26386447 26568457

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 Mannington, WV (26582)?

The average water hardness in 26582 is 430 PPM (25.2 GPG), which is classified as very hard.

Do I need a water softener in 26582?

With hardness of 430 PPM, a water softener is recommended for homes in 26582.

Is hard water in 26582 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 26582?

Zip code 26582 in Mannington, West Virginia is served by 7 water systems.