Logan County, West Virginia — public water systems

How does Logan County compare with other West Virginia counties?

Logan County has the 27th-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 34,189 people served in total, the 15th-largest county figure in the state and 2.1% of the statewide total. The average system here reports serving 3,419 people, about 68% 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 Logan County's drinking water come from?

By primary water source, Logan County's active systems draw on purchased surface water (6, 60%) and surface water (4, 40%). Overall, none rely mainly on groundwater (including purchased groundwater) and all 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, Logan County Psd - Northern Regional, draws primarily on surface water.

What kinds of water systems operate in Logan County?

Logan County's active systems break down as 10 community systems (100%). 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. EPA lists their owner types as local government (90%) and private (10%).