Gastonia Tap Water Quality Report
Gastonia's water record shows an EPA lead 90th percentile above the 15 ppb action level. We recommend using a certified water filter.
Water system
TWO RIVERS UTILITIES
1 other system also serves parts of Gastonia. 12 other systems are listed for Gastonia. See their figures
People Served
91,491
Health-based violations since 2020
0
TWO RIVERS UTILITIES. EPA SDWA violation data as of Q2 2026 (downloaded 2026-07-09).
Latest sample on file
Jul 2024 · TWO RIVERS UTILITIES
Utilities publish newer results in their annual water quality report (Consumer Confidence Report).
Is Gastonia Tap Water Safe to Drink?
We strongly recommend using a certified water filter to reduce exposure: Gastonia's water record shows an EPA lead 90th percentile above the 15 ppb action level. Check our filter recommendations below for NSF-certified options that can remove the specific contaminants found in Gastonia's water.
TWO RIVERS UTILITIES, Gastonia's water system, serves 91,491 people. 1 other system also serves parts of Gastonia. 12 other systems are listed for Gastonia. Each system's results are listed under its own name, never added to TWO RIVERS UTILITIES's. Water quality testing is conducted regularly and reported to the EPA. The latest sample on file for TWO RIVERS UTILITIES is from Jul 2024.
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Gastonia Water Service Areas
What these numbers actually mean for Gastonia, NC
We read Gastonia, NC’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.
- An EPA lead 90th percentile above the 15 ppb action level
- 23 results on file
- 23 PFAS compounds on record
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Fluoride in Gastonia's water
The 5 largest of the 14 water systems serving Gastonia, by population served.
TWO RIVERS UTILITIES
PWSID NC0136010
No fluoride level in our data for TWO RIVERS UTILITIES. Your utility's annual water quality report (CCR) lists it.
KINGS GRANT S/D
PWSID NC0136211
No fluoride level in our data for KINGS GRANT S/D. Your utility's annual water quality report (CCR) lists it.
BIRCHWOOD MHP
PWSID NC0368105
No fluoride level in our data for BIRCHWOOD MHP. Your utility's annual water quality report (CCR) lists it.
ROBIN`S WOOD
PWSID NC0368145
No fluoride level in our data for ROBIN`S WOOD. Your utility's annual water quality report (CCR) lists it.
MAPLE RIDGE MHP
PWSID NC0368122
No fluoride level in our data for MAPLE RIDGE MHP. Your utility's annual water quality report (CCR) lists it.
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Recommended Water Filters for Gastonia
Based on Gastonia's water quality data, these NSF-certified filters are recommended to reduce lead (its water system's EPA lead 90th percentile is above the 15 ppb action level).
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
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
AquaTru
Classic
NSF Certified:
Flow Rate
0.04 gpm
Daily Production
600 gpd
Highlights:
- Best overall contaminant reduction score
- Most performance certifications
- Lifetime warranty
- NSF-42, NSF-53, NSF-58, NSF-401 certified
Removes 23 contaminants:
+18 more
Molybdenum, Barium, Chlorine, Arsenic, 83+ contaminants, Calcium, Chloride, Copper, Magnesium, Nitrate, Phosphorus, Sodium, Sulfate, Total Dissolved Solids, Zinc, Total THMs, Chloroform, Nitrate (as N)
Verify Your Water Quality with Independent Testing
With an EPA lead 90th percentile above the 15 ppb action level, 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
Advanced Microplastics Test
$829
Cutting-edge testing for microplastics particles in drinking water using advanced laboratory techniques.
Tap Score
Haloacetic Acids (HAA9) Test
$275
Tests for disinfection byproducts formed when chlorine reacts with organic matter in water treatment.
What Gastonia's water readings can explain
Utility-reported data for Gastonia includes a chlorine-based disinfectant — the readings behind these common tap water questions. We publish a city-level hardness figure for Gastonia, 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 Gastonia? Public-water results do not apply to private wells. See Gaston County well water testing and USGS risk data — modeled arsenic, nitrate, and the tests to run.
Water softener cost and installation in Gastonia
Gastonia's tap water has an estimated 1.6 grains per gallon (28.0 mg/L, county sampling in Gaston County) — soft on the USGS scale, below the range where scale is usually worth treating.
Water softener cost for an estimated 1.6 gpg water in Gastonia — 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 North Carolina as a whole, read water softener cost in North Carolina — priced against the plumber wage published for the state.
Frequently Asked Questions About Gastonia Tap Water
Gastonia's water record shows an EPA lead 90th percentile above the 15 ppb action level. We strongly recommend using a certified water filter to reduce exposure to these contaminants. Check our filter recommendations below for NSF-certified options that can remove the specific contaminants found in Gastonia's water.
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