NC · about 90 min from Charlotte
Water Treatment in Rutherford County, NC
What this means for your home
- 4 public water systems serve the towns we cover in Rutherford County.
- State testing of private wells in Rutherford County found the results below. They describe the wells that were tested, not every well, which is why we start every well with its own certified-lab test.
Private wells in Rutherford County
| Contaminant | Share of tested wells above the standard | Wells tested | Standard | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenic | 1.02% | 784 | 10 µg/L | UNC-Chapel Hill Superfund Research Program (NC DHHS private well test data), 2022Oct 1998–May 2019 |
| Lead | 2.3% | 784 | 15 µg/L | UNC-Chapel Hill Superfund Research Program (NC DHHS private well test data), 2022Oct 1998–May 2019 |
| Copper | 0.17% | 586 | 1,300 µg/L | UNC-Chapel Hill Superfund Research Program (NC DHHS private well test data), 2022Oct 1998–May 2019 |
| Nitrate | 0.57% | 522 | 10,000 µg/L (10 mg/L) | UNC-Chapel Hill Superfund Research Program (NC DHHS private well test data), 2022Oct 1998–May 2019 |
| Iron | 27.09% | 587 | 2,500 µg/L | UNC-Chapel Hill Superfund Research Program (NC DHHS private well test data), 2022Oct 1998–May 2019 |
| Manganese | 21.02% | 785 | 300 µg/L | UNC-Chapel Hill Superfund Research Program (NC DHHS private well test data), 2022Oct 1998–May 2019 |
Recommended across Rutherford County
Public water systems in Rutherford County
- Broad River Water Authority3 communities
- Town of Forest City1 community
- Town of Ellenboro1 community
- Town of Bostic1 community
Communities we serve in Rutherford County
45 to 90 minutes
90 to 120 minutes
How it works
- Step 1
Test
We read your utility's report with you, and run a certified-lab test when your home calls for one.
- Step 2
Design
You get a written recommendation and quote for only what the data supports.
- Step 3
Licensed install
An independent licensed plumber installs under a separate agreement with you.
- Step 4
Retest
We confirm the system is doing what it's certified to do.
Rutherford County at a glance
Rutherford County water questions
Who supplies water in Rutherford County?
Several systems do, depending on where you live. The towns we cover are served by Broad River Water Authority, Town of Forest City, Town of Ellenboro, Town of Bostic. Your water bill names your system.
What do private-well tests in Rutherford County show?
1.02% of 784 private wells tested (8 wells) were above the 10 µg/L EPA drinking water standard (MCL) for arsenic. 2.3% of 784 private wells tested (18 wells) were above the 15 µg/L EPA action level for lead. These describe tested wells, not every well in the county.
Are homes in Rutherford County old enough to worry about lead?
About 49% of homes in Rutherford County were built before 1980, by Census estimates. EPA notes homes built before 1986 are more likely to have lead in their plumbing; a certified-lab test at the tap answers it for your home.
Which towns in Rutherford County do you serve?
6 communities, from Forest City, Spindale, Rutherfordton outward. The county's population center is about 90 minutes from our Charlotte base.
Get an honest answer about Rutherford County water.
Tell us about your home and water source. We'll recommend testing first, and only the equipment your results support.