Sulfate in West Virginia Well Water

In West Virginia, sulfate levels average 150.512 mg/L, with a maximum recorded level of 594.821 mg/L. The EPA limit is 250 mg/L. Currently 11.3% of tested wells exceed this limit, affecting approximately 31,640 wells.

Testing for sulfate in West Virginia typically costs around $44. If treatment is needed, water treatment systems for sulfate cost approximately $3,864.

The risk level for sulfate in West Virginia is rated as moderate. The state average of 150.512 mg/L is 35.0% above the national average of 111.500 mg/L.