Weirton Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
11.3 grains per gallon
Source
river
pH Level
8.3
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.008 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
484.2 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.52
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 Weirton, your appliances are currently losing 26% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Weirton | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 3.2 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -62% |
| Washing Machine | 6.4 yrs | 12 yrs | -47% |
| Water Heater | 7.8 yrs | 15 yrs | -48% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Weirton compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Weirton, West Virginia | 194 mg/L | 8.8 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
| Weirton Heights, West Virginia | 194.5 mg/L | 8.8 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
| Steubenville, Ohio | 110 mg/L | 4.2 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | river |
| Wheeling, West Virginia | 197 mg/L | 8.9 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
| Washington, Pennsylvania | 150 mg/L | 7.9 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
National Benchmark
How Weirton compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Weirton | 194 mg/L | 🔴 High |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Weirton's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Weirton, West Virginia, in Hancock County — the Hancock County city and seat on the Ohio River adjacent to Weirton Heights and Chester, site of the former Weirton Steel (once one of the largest steel plants in the United States, now ArcelorMittal Weirton) — receives its municipal water from the Weirton Utility Board, drawing from the Ohio River at the Weirton water treatment facility.
The moderately hard 194 mg/L hardness and elevated TDS of 484.2 mg/L are essentially identical to the Weirton Heights supply (194.5 mg/L, TDS 486) — reflecting that both communities draw from the same Ohio River at Weirton. The Ohio River at Weirton carries the combined Appalachian coalfield mine drainage (elevated sulfate and iron from the Pittsburgh-Monongahela-Kanawha coal measures), Appalachian carbonate leachate, and the Ohio-Pennsylvania industrial corridor mineral load, producing the moderately hard, elevated-TDS supply characteristic of this stretch of the Ohio River.
At 194 mg/L, Weirton's water is moderately hard — scale builds in kettles and appliances over months, dishwashers benefit from rinse aid, and bathroom fixtures develop calcium deposits. Quarterly descaling is appropriate. The PFAS level of 8.8 ppt warrants a certified reverse osmosis drinking water filter — the Weirton Steel industrial legacy, the Pittsburgh upstream industrial corridor, and the upper Ohio Valley PFAS industrial complex (including the DuPont/Chemours Washington Works facility in Parkersburg WV, upstream on the Ohio River) contribute to Weirton's elevated readings.
Geology & Source: Weirton in Hancock County draws from the Weirton Utility Board on the Ohio River — the Ohio River at Weirton drains the Appalachian Plateau (Pennsylvanian Pittsburgh Coal, Mississippian limestone) and the West Virginia coalfield (coal mine drainage — elevated sulfate and carbonates) — Appalachian Plateau coal measures and carbonate Ohio River drainage produces moderately hard water at 194 mg/L with elevated TDS 484 mg/L in this Hancock County West Virginia city.