WaterZen Rating
Lead and copper levels in the drinking water of some cities across the United States are too high, potentially creating public-health issues for the people living in those areas.
What about WV American Water - Kanawha Valley? How much lead and copper are in your drinking water? And how do those levels compare to other cities in the state? We examined data from hundreds of cities across the nation to understand and grade your water quality.
As you can see, WV American Water - Kanawha Valley received the best-possible grade because the amounts of contaminants found in the water supply were better than the Public Health Goal and most other water providers we've analyzed.
According to WV American Water - Kanawha Valley, water samples were taken in 2018. For more details, you can download the annual water-quality report (also known as the Consumer Confidence Report) here.
To take more action to improve your water quality, check out our guides for the various water-testing and filtration options on the market: water pitchers, filtered water bottles, TDS meters, reverse-osmosis filters, under-sink filters, and whole-house water filters.
WaterZen Rating
Lead and copper levels in the drinking water of some cities across the United States are too high, potentially creating public-health issues for the people living in those areas.
What about WV American Water - Kanawha Valley? How much lead and copper are in your drinking water? And how do those levels compare to other cities in the state? We examined data from hundreds of cities across the nation to understand and grade your water quality.
As you can see, WV American Water - Kanawha Valley received the best-possible grade because the amounts of contaminants found in the water supply were better than the Public Health Goal and most other water providers we've analyzed.
According to WV American Water - Kanawha Valley, water samples were taken in 2018. For more details, you can download the annual water-quality report (also known as the Consumer Confidence Report) here.
To take more action to improve your water quality, check out our guides for the various water-testing and filtration options on the market: water pitchers, filtered water bottles, TDS meters, reverse-osmosis filters, under-sink filters, and whole-house water filters.
Lead and Copper Levels in the Water
Lead and copper contamination of drinking water most often occurs when service pipes corrode. Homes built before 1986 are more likely to have lead pipes, fixtures, and solder.
Lead
The level of Lead is higher than the Public Health Goal and near the average of all water providers.
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The level of Copper is higher than the Public Health Goal and lower than most water providers.
View details →Ranking of West Virginia Cities
How does WV American Water - Kanawha Valley quality compare to other cities in the state?
We compiled and analyzed the levels of contaminant in the water of cities throughout the state, averaged those two numbers for each city, and ranked them accordingly. The grade reflects how each city's overall water quality compares to other cities.
- AWest Virginia American Water Company - Bluestone Plant
- A-Weirton Water Department
- A-Putnam PSD
- A-Morgantown Utility Board
- A-WV American Water
- B+Berkeley County Public Service Water District
- B+West Virginia American Water - New River
- B+Beckley Water Company
- BCity Of Fairmont Water
Ranking of Similarly-Sized US Cities
How does WV American Water - Kanawha Valley quality compare to other cities with similar populations?
We've compiled and analyzed contaminant data from water providers which serve similar populations to WV American Water - Kanawha Valley.
- AHuntsville Utilities
- AOtay Water District
- ASUEZ Water – Idaho
- APWC Fayetteville, NC (Public Works Commission)
- ASan Gabriel Valley Water Company - Fontana
- A-Arlington County Water
- A-Henry County Water
- BNY American Water - Lynbrook
Ranking of Large US Cities
How does WV American Water - Kanawha Valley quality compare to large US cities?
We've compiled and analyzed contaminant data from the largest water providers in the country (by population served).
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