Water Filtration in Salisbury & Rowan County, NC

Rowan County sits right where two rivers meet, and that’s exactly where most of its city water comes from. Just down I-85 from our base in Davidson County, it’s one of the places we work most.

Where Rowan County’s Water Comes From

• Salisbury-Rowan Utilities: pulls surface water from where the South Yadkin River joins the Yadkin River, right on the Rowan, Davie, and Davidson county line. It treats the water, disinfects it with chlorine, and also supplies China Grove, East Spencer, and parts of northeast Rowan County.
• Private wells: common in the rural parts of the county, from Faith and Rockwell to the areas around High Rock Lake.

Common Water Concerns in Rowan County

• Chlorine taste and smell on Salisbury-Rowan Utilities water.
• Disinfection byproducts. When chlorine reacts with the natural organic material found in river water, it forms compounds called trihalomethanes (TTHMs). Utilities are required to keep them under federal limits, and activated carbon is effective at reducing what’s left.
• Well water: hardness, iron, and sediment in the rural parts of the county.

Questions From Rowan County Homeowners

What are TTHMs, and should I worry about them?

TTHMs are byproducts that form when chlorine meets organic material in water. Utilities test for them and must stay below federal limits, so city water is safe. People who want to reduce their exposure further, especially from breathing shower steam, often choose a whole-house carbon system.

Do you work in Kannapolis too?

Yes. Kannapolis sits on the Rowan and Cabarrus line, and we serve both sides. See our Cabarrus County page for more on Kannapolis water.