Ravenswood Tap Water Quality Report
Ravenswood's water has 3 contaminants above EPA MCLGs. Consider using a certified water filter for additional protection.
1 other system serving parts of Ravenswood reports results above guidelines — check which system bills you. NORTHERN JACKSON COUNTY PSD (3 above guidelines)
Water system
RAVENSWOOD MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS
1 other system also serves parts of Ravenswood. See its figures
People Served
5,047
Health-based violations since 2020
4 (2 open)
RAVENSWOOD MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS. EPA SDWA violation data as of Q2 2026 (downloaded 2026-07-09).
Latest sample on file
Aug 2022 · RAVENSWOOD MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS
Utilities publish newer results in their annual water quality report (Consumer Confidence Report).
Is Ravenswood Tap Water Safe to Drink?
We recommend using a certified water filter for additional protection, especially for vulnerable populations like children, pregnant women, and those with compromised immune systems. Ravenswood's water has 3 contaminants above EPA health-based guidelines (MCLGs).
RAVENSWOOD MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS, Ravenswood's water system, serves 5,047 people. 1 other system also serves parts of Ravenswood. Each system's results are listed under its own name, never added to RAVENSWOOD MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS's. Water quality testing is conducted regularly and reported to the EPA. The latest sample on file for RAVENSWOOD MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS is from Aug 2022.
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Ravenswood Water Service Areas
What these numbers actually mean for Ravenswood, WV
We read Ravenswood, WV’s published record and send you a short report — which findings warrant a decision, which to ignore, and what to do about it. Including when the answer is nothing.
- 3 contaminants above EPA MCLGs, 8 contaminants with an EPA health goal detected in some samples (no level on file) and 2 open health-based EPA violations
- 116 results on file
- 23 PFAS compounds on record
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Recommended Water Filters for Ravenswood
Based on Ravenswood's water quality data, these NSF-certified filters are recommended to remove contaminants above EPA MCLGs.
Whirlpool Corporation
W11256135
NSF Certified:
Capacity
1001 gal
Filter Life
3 mo
Flow Rate
0.7 gpm
Removes 19 contaminants:
+14 more
Benzene, Carbofuran, Chlorine (Free), Chlorine (Total), Chlorine Dioxide, Chlorobenzene, Cryptosporidium, Ethylbenzene, Lead, Mercury, Metolachlor, Tetrachloroethylene, Toxaphene, Turbidity
Whirlpool Corporation
W11569861
NSF Certified:
Capacity
1001 gal
Filter Life
3 mo
Flow Rate
0.52 gpm
Removes 22 contaminants:
+17 more
Atrazine, Benzene, Carbofuran, Chlorine (Free), Chlorine (Total), Chlorine Dioxide, Chlorobenzene, Cryptosporidium, Ethylbenzene, Lead, Mercury, Metolachlor, Styrene, Tetrachloroethylene, Toxaphene, Trichloroethylene, Turbidity
Culligan
ZeroWater
NSF Certified:
Flow Rate
1.9 gpm
Daily Production
1 gpd
Highlights:
- Compact design
- Easy to set up
- Affordable
- NSF-42, NSF-53, NSF-401 certified
Removes 19 contaminants:
+14 more
Strontium, Molybdenum, Fluoride, Uranium, Lead, Total PFAS, Chlorine, 25, Phosphorus, Bicarbonate, Calcium, Carbonate, Magnesium, Sodium
Santevia
Bath Filter
NSF Certified:
Flow Rate
0.36 gpm
Highlights:
- Organic cotton design reduces plastic used in construction
- Affordable upfront & ongoing cost
- The only bath filter that removed 100% chlorine with “normal” faster faucet flow
Removes 1 contaminants:
Verify Your Water Quality with Independent Testing
With 3 contaminants above EPA MCLGs, 8 contaminants with an EPA health goal detected in some samples (no level on file) and 2 open health-based EPA violations, independent laboratory testing provides a second opinion and can track changes over time.
SimpleLab
Advanced Home Water Test
$269
Comprehensive water analysis testing over 200 contaminants including bacteria, heavy metals, and chemical compounds.
Tap Score
PFAS Forever Chemicals Test
$339.95
Specialized test for PFOA, PFOS, and 24 other forever chemicals. Essential for areas near military bases, airports, or industrial sites.
Tap Score
Advanced Microplastics Test
$829
Cutting-edge testing for microplastics particles in drinking water using advanced laboratory techniques.
With 3 contaminants above health guidelines, you may want to explore water purification options. Learn how to make distilled water at home for applications like humidifiers, CPAP machines, and baby formula.
What Ravenswood's water readings can explain
Utility-reported data for Ravenswood includes sulfate — the readings behind these common tap water questions. We publish a city-level hardness figure for Ravenswood, resolved from its water systems where they report one and estimated from county sampling where they do not. Each page starts with the hot-tap and cold-tap check, then shows what your own water system reported.
On a private well near Ravenswood? Public-water results do not apply to private wells. See Jackson County well water testing and USGS risk data — modeled arsenic, nitrate, and the tests to run.
Water softener cost and installation in Ravenswood
Ravenswood's tap water has an estimated 3.1 grains per gallon (53.2 mg/L, county sampling in Jackson County) — soft on the USGS scale, below the range where scale is usually worth treating.
Water softener cost for an estimated 3.1 gpg water in Ravenswood — equipment and local installation labour for your ZIP code, with the sizing arithmetic shown in full. For the national picture first, read what a water softener costs — equipment, installation labour and ten-year ownership, each separated out. For West Virginia as a whole, read water softener cost in West Virginia — priced against the plumber wage published for the state.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ravenswood Tap Water
Ravenswood's water has 3 contaminants above EPA MCLGs. We recommend using a certified water filter for additional protection, especially for vulnerable populations like children, pregnant women, and those with compromised immune systems.
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