Is Morgantown tap water safe to drink?

Yes with good quality

Morgantown's tap water meets all EPA standards and scores well on our analysis. It is generally safe to drink though filtration can improve taste and provide extra precaution.

82/100
Purity Score
2
Issues Found
3.8 GPG
Hardness
Not detected
PFAS

2 Issues Detected in Morgantown

Moderate Chlorine Level

Chlorine within EPA limits but may affect taste.

Chlorine info for Morgantown

Arsenic Approaching Limit (0.2 mg/L)

EPA limit is 0.010 mg/L.

Arsenic info for Morgantown
West Virginia

265,012,650,226,505 · Monongahela River

Morgantown Tap Water Report: Safety and Contaminants

Low Risk Updated March 2026 30,955 residents
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82
Purity Score

This report analyzes Morgantown's tap water across five key indicators: PFAS, lead, hardness, chlorine, and TDS. Each section links to deeper data and filter options suited to WV water conditions.

Contaminant Levels

PFAS
ND
Lead
3 ppb
Nitrate
0.5 mg/L
Arsenic
0.2 mg/L
Hardness
3.8 gpg

Health Insights

  • 1
    Chlorine levels may affect the taste of Morgantown's tap water. A carbon filter improves flavor.

Score

82 /100
Good
"Good" threshold (70)

Morgantown tap water is sourced from Monongahela River and treated by Morgantown Utility Board. Overall purity score: 82/100 (Good). Updated for 2026.

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Morgantown Water FAQ

Is Morgantown WV tap water safe to drink in 2026?
Morgantown tap water meets EPA federal drinking water standards and scores 82/100 (Good) on PurityMap for 2026. For most healthy adults the water is considered safe but point-of-use filtration adds an important layer of protection.
Does Morgantown WV use chlorine or chloramine for disinfection?
Morgantown uses chloramine as the primary disinfectant with a residual level of 1.4 ppm. Chloramine is harder to remove than free chlorine and requires a catalytic carbon or reverse osmosis filter. Standard Brita-style pitchers will NOT remove chloramine.
How hard is Morgantown WV water and what is the TDS level?
Morgantown water hardness is 3.8 grains per gallon (moderate) with a TDS of 130 ppm (good). This level is unlikely to cause significant scale buildup in household plumbing.
Has PFAS been found in Morgantown WV drinking water?
Based on available EPA UCMR5 monitoring data as of 2026 PFAS have not been detected above EPA advisory levels in Morgantown drinking water.
What is the best water filter for Morgantown?
Based on Morgantown's water profile, we recommend the Clearly Filtered Water Pitcher. Morgantown has elevated chlorine residuals. An under-sink carbon filter removes chlorine and disinfection byproducts at the tap.

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Data Sources

  • EPA SDWIS
  • EWG Tap Water Database
  • Morgantown Utility Board CCR
  • USGS monitoring data

PurityMap compiles public data. Updated March 2026.

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