Lewis County, West Virginia — public water systems
At a glance
3 active public water systems are filed under Lewis County, West Virginia in EPA's SDWIS records, together reporting 16,064 people served. The largest is Wvaw - Weston, which reports serving 14,534 people. 2 are community water systems serving people where they live; the other 1 are non-community systems, such as schools, workplaces, campgrounds and gas stations with their own supply.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO, refreshed quarterly.
Active systems
3
Population served
16.1K
Community systems
2
Groundwater share
33.3%
How does Lewis County compare with other West Virginia counties?
Lewis County has the 51st-most active public water systems among the 72 counties listed for active West Virginia systems in EPA records; among the 52 with 3 or more systems, the median has 10. Its systems report 16,064 people served in total, the 29th-largest county figure in the state and 1% of the statewide total. The average system here reports serving 5,355 people, about 163% above the West Virginia average of 2,032. Population figures are what each system reports; people served by more than one system, such as a wholesaler and the town that buys from it, are counted by each.
Where does Lewis County's drinking water come from?
By primary water source, Lewis County's active systems draw on purchased surface water (1, 33%), surface water (1, 33%) and groundwater (1, 33%). Overall, 33% rely mainly on groundwater (including purchased groundwater) and 67% on surface water, compared with 65% and 35% across West Virginia. Purchased surface water means the system buys surface water from another public water system rather than drawing its own. The county's largest system, Wvaw - Weston, draws primarily on surface water.
What kinds of water systems operate in Lewis County?
Lewis County's active systems break down as 2 community systems (67%) and 1 transient non-community systems (33%). A community water system serves at least 15 connections used by year-round residents, or regularly serves at least 25 year-round residents. Homes, apartments and mobile-home parks are served by these. A transient non-community water system serves places where people do not stay long, such as gas stations and campgrounds, and regularly serves at least 25 people a day for at least 60 days a year. EPA lists their owner types as private (67%) and local government (33%).
Water systems in Lewis County
🔒 Create a free account to export CSV| # | Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wvaw - Weston | Lewis | 14,534 | Community | Surface water |
| 2 | Jane Lew Psd | Lewis | 1,440 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| 3 | Broken Wheel Campground | Lewis | 90 | Transient non-community | Groundwater |
Lewis County water systems: frequently asked questions
How many public water systems are in Lewis County, West Virginia?
EPA's SDWIS records file 3 active public water systems under Lewis County, West Virginia: 2 community systems (67%) and 1 transient non-community systems (33%).
Who supplies drinking water in Lewis County, WV?
The largest community water systems filed under Lewis County are Wvaw - Weston (14,534 people served) and Jane Lew Psd (1,440 people served). Which system serves a particular address depends on its service area, which EPA's SDWIS records do not include; a water bill or the local utility can confirm it.
Does Lewis County's drinking water come from groundwater or surface water?
Of the 3 active public water systems in Lewis County, 33% draw mainly on groundwater and 67% on surface water, counting purchased supplies. The largest system, Wvaw - Weston, uses surface water.
Where can I find a water quality report for Lewis County?
Each community water system must deliver an annual water quality report, called a Consumer Confidence Report, to its customers by July 1, covering the previous calendar year. 2 community systems are filed under Lewis County, so the report to look for is the one from the system that supplies your address.
How can I check violations for a water system in Lewis County?
Open the system's profile from the list on this page. Each profile shows the most recent Safe Drinking Water Act violations in EPA's records, with plain-English labels and whether each one is resolved. For current compliance status, EPA ECHO is the primary source.
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About this data
Source: U.S. EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) and SDWA violation records, via EPA ECHO, as published October 1, 2026 — AquaCensus refreshes it quarterly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: AquaCensus, “Public water systems in Lewis County, West Virginia”, https://aquacensus.com/water-systems/west-virginia/lewis (data as of October 1, 2026).