Wetzel County, West Virginia — public water systems
At a glance
6 active public water systems are filed under Wetzel County, West Virginia in EPA's SDWIS records, together reporting 13,141 people served. The largest is New Martinsville, which reports serving 5,272 people. All 6 are community water systems serving people where they live.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO, refreshed quarterly.
Active systems
6
Population served
13.1K
Community systems
6
Groundwater share
83.3%
How does Wetzel County compare with other West Virginia counties?
Wetzel County has the 42nd-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 13,141 people served in total, the 34th-largest county figure in the state and 0.8% of the statewide total. The average system here reports serving 2,190 people, roughly in line with 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 Wetzel County's drinking water come from?
By primary water source, Wetzel County's active systems draw on groundwater (4, 67%), surface water (1, 17%) and purchased groundwater (1, 17%). Overall, 83% rely mainly on groundwater (including purchased groundwater) and 17% on surface water, compared with 65% and 35% across West Virginia. Groundwater means the system draws its water from wells or springs fed by underground aquifers. The county's largest system, New Martinsville, draws primarily on groundwater.
What kinds of water systems operate in Wetzel County?
Wetzel County's active systems break down as 6 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 (67%) and private (33%).
Water systems in Wetzel County
🔒 Create a free account to export CSV| # | Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Martinsville | Wetzel | 5,272 | Community | Groundwater |
| 2 | Paden City, City of | Wetzel | 3,291 | Community | Groundwater |
| 3 | Grandview - Doolin Psd | Wetzel | 1,942 | Community | Groundwater |
| 4 | Wetzel Co Psd 1 | Wetzel | 1,378 | Community | Purchased groundwater |
| 5 | Hundred Littleton Psd | Wetzel | 638 | Community | Groundwater |
| 6 | Pine Grove Water | Wetzel | 620 | Community | Surface water |
Wetzel County water systems: frequently asked questions
How many public water systems are in Wetzel County, West Virginia?
EPA's SDWIS records file 6 active public water systems under Wetzel County, West Virginia: 6 community systems (100%).
Who supplies drinking water in Wetzel County, WV?
The largest community water systems filed under Wetzel County are New Martinsville (5,272 people served), City of Paden City (3,291 people served) and Grandview - Doolin Psd (1,942 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 Wetzel County's drinking water come from groundwater or surface water?
Of the 6 active public water systems in Wetzel County, 83% draw mainly on groundwater and 17% on surface water, counting purchased supplies. The largest system, New Martinsville, uses groundwater.
Where can I find a water quality report for Wetzel 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. 6 community systems are filed under Wetzel 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 Wetzel 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 Wetzel County, West Virginia”, https://aquacensus.com/water-systems/west-virginia/wetzel (data as of October 1, 2026).