Vienna Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
8.5 grains per gallon
Source
river
pH Level
7.9
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.005 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
314.3 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.39
energy & soap waste
Source: USGS Water Quality Portal · Updated 2026
0–60
mg/L
Soft
61–120
mg/L
Moderately Hard
121–180
mg/L
Hard
180+
mg/L
Very Hard
Appliance Damage Report
In Vienna, your appliances are currently losing 19% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Vienna | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 4.8 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -44% |
| Washing Machine | 8.2 yrs | 12 yrs | -32% |
| Water Heater | 9.8 yrs | 15 yrs | -35% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Vienna compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Vienna, West Virginia | 145 mg/L | 7.1 ppt | 🟠 Hard | river |
| Parkersburg, West Virginia | 103.5 mg/L | 5.7 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | river |
| Marietta, Ohio | 106 mg/L | 4 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | river |
| Athens, Ohio | 159 mg/L | 6.2 ppt | 🟠 Hard | river |
| Cambridge, Ohio | 219.5 mg/L | 8.6 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
National Benchmark
How Vienna compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Vienna | 145 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Vienna's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Vienna, West Virginia, in Wood County — a Wood County city adjacent to Parkersburg and Williamstown on the Ohio River in northwest West Virginia — receives its water from the City of Vienna Water Department, drawing from the Ohio River through the northwest West Virginia distribution.
The hard 145 mg/L hardness and TDS of 314.3 mg/L reflect the Wood County supply's hard Appalachian Plateau character — the Mississippian Maxville Limestone and Pennsylvanian Pottsville Group are calcareous-slightly calcareous formations in the West Virginia Appalachian Plateau, and the Ohio River acquires moderate dissolved mineral content from its Appalachian drainage (compare Parkersburg WV: 141/304 in Wood County comparable; Williamstown WV: 148/324 in Wood County comparable; Vienna consistent hard from the same Wood County Ohio River Mississippian calcareous supply). The Ohio River at Wood County — Mississippian Maxville Limestone (calcareous — primary hardness contributor), Pennsylvanian Pottsville Group (slightly calcareous — secondary contributor), and Quaternary Ohio River alluvium (calcareous — TDS contributor).
At 145 mg/L with TDS 314, Vienna's water is hard — scale builds in appliances. Quarterly descaling is appropriate. The PFAS level of 7.1 ppt warrants a certified drinking water filter. Review the City of Vienna's annual water quality report.
Geology & Source: Vienna in Wood County draws from the Vienna Water on the Ohio River (Wood County, northwest West Virginia) — the Ohio River at Wood County draws from Mississippian Maxville Limestone (calcareous) and Pennsylvanian Pottsville Group (slightly calcareous) — West Virginia Wood County Ohio River Mississippian calcareous supply produces hard water at 145 mg/L with TDS 314.3 mg/L.