Is Huntington tap water safe to drink?

Yes with good quality

Huntington'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
5.2 GPG
Hardness
Not detected
PFAS

2 Issues Detected in Huntington

Moderate Chlorine Level

Chlorine within EPA limits but may affect taste.

Chlorine info for Huntington

Arsenic Approaching Limit (0.3 mg/L)

EPA limit is 0.010 mg/L.

Arsenic info for Huntington
West Virginia

257,012,570,225,703 · Ohio River

Huntington Drinking Water Quality Report

Low Risk Updated March 2026 45,112 residents
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82
Purity Score

Water quality in Huntington, West Virginia is evaluated here using public utility data and independent testing. The report includes a purity score, contaminant breakdown, and tailored filter recommendations.

Contaminant Levels

PFAS
ND
Lead
3.8 ppb
Nitrate
0.7 mg/L
Arsenic
0.3 mg/L
Hardness
5.2 gpg

Health Insights

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

Score

82 /100
Good
"Good" threshold (70)

Huntington tap water is sourced from Ohio River and treated by City of Huntington Water Department. Overall purity score: 82/100 (Good). Updated for 2026.

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Huntington Water FAQ

Is Huntington WV tap water safe to drink in 2026?
Huntington 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 Huntington WV use chlorine or chloramine for disinfection?
Huntington uses chloramine as the primary disinfectant with a residual level of 1.5 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 Huntington WV water and what is the TDS level?
Huntington water hardness is 5.2 grains per gallon (moderate) with a TDS of 180 ppm (fair). This level is unlikely to cause significant scale buildup in household plumbing.
Has PFAS been found in Huntington WV drinking water?
Based on available EPA UCMR5 monitoring data as of 2026 PFAS have not been detected above EPA advisory levels in Huntington drinking water.
What is the best water filter for Huntington?
Based on Huntington's water profile, we recommend the Clearly Filtered Water Pitcher. Huntington has elevated chlorine residuals. An under-sink carbon filter removes chlorine and disinfection byproducts at the tap.

Nearby Reports

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Data Sources

  • EPA SDWIS
  • EWG Tap Water Database
  • City of Huntington Water Department CCR
  • USGS monitoring data

PurityMap compiles public data. Updated March 2026.

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