Water & Air Quality in West Virginia
Regional composite data for PFAS, lead, and PM2.5 in West Virginia. Values are derived from EPA UCMR 5, EWG Tap Water Database, and AirNow annual averages. Check your specific ZIP code below for localized results.
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West Virginia Context
Original DuPont/Chemours C8 contamination still drives PFAS averages; older housing carries lead risk.
Check Your Specific ZIP Code in West Virginia
State averages mask wide local variation. Your ZIP code may be significantly cleaner or more contaminated than the state composite — especially near industrial sites, military bases, or older housing stock.
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What These Numbers Mean for West Virginia Residents
PFAS in West Virginia Drinking Water
West Virginia's regional PFAS composite is 5.4 parts per trillion (ppt), which exceeds the EPA's 2024 enforceable limit of 4 ppt for PFOA and PFOS. Water utilities in West Virginia have until 2029 to comply. In the interim, a point-of-use reverse osmosis filter (NSF 58 certified) removes 95%+ of PFAS at the tap.
Lead in West Virginia Tap Water
Lead contamination in West Virginia averages 5.6 ppb at the 90th percentile. This is at or above concerning levels. Homes built before 1986 face the highest risk from lead service lines and solder. An NSF 53-certified under-sink filter or reverse osmosis system removes lead at the tap.
PM2.5 Air Quality in West Virginia
West Virginia's annual average PM2.5 is 9.1 µg/m³. This exceeds the EPA annual standard of 9 µg/m³. Long-term PM2.5 at this level is associated with increased cardiovascular mortality (Pope & Dockery). A high-CADR HEPA purifier in your main living and sleeping areas is strongly recommended.
Filtration Recommendations for West Virginia
- PFAS concern: AquaTru Countertop RO (NSF 58) removes >95% of PFAS — the most effective countertop option. Shop AquaTru →
- Lead concern: Any NSF 53-certified carbon block filter removes lead at the tap. An RO system covers both PFAS and lead. Shop Berkey →
- PM2.5 concern: Blueair Blue Pure 211i Max (HEPA, 635 sq ft) is the top value pick for PM2.5 reduction. Shop Blueair →
West Virginia Water & Air Resources
Want to go deeper? Read our evidence-based articles on PFAS health effects, water filter comparisons, and PM2.5 air quality. Or audit your specific ZIP code for localized results.