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City water profile

Salisbury water quality

Compare local ZIP estimates, evidence quality, associated public systems, and compliance history for Salisbury, North Carolina.

Median indexed hardness

39PPM

3 indexed ZIPs

Range 37.7–40.4 PPM

State comparison
2 PPM below
State hardness rank
#267 of 381
Matched utilities
10
Active health records
0

City summary

What the indexed records say

Salisbury has 3 published ZIP profiles across Rowan County. The indexed median is 39 PPM, compared with 41 PPM across North Carolina.

Among the 381 North Carolinacities with an indexed median, Salisbury ranks #267from highest to lowest. Across all 519 state ZIP profiles, available estimates run from 4.7to 267.5 PPM.

The 37.7–40.4 PPM range shows how much the available ZIP estimates vary within the city label. At least one estimate is marked low confidence, so observation distance and date deserve extra attention.

Hardness distribution

How local ZIP estimates compare

Soft3 ZIPs
Moderately hard0 ZIPs
Hard0 ZIPs
Very hard0 ZIPs

3 of 3 ZIP profiles have a hardness estimate. Bars count ZIP profiles, not households or laboratory samples.

Evidence quality

Distance, dates, and confidence

Median nearest distance
62.8 miles
Profiles with evidence
3/3

Confidence labels

High: 0Moderate: 0Low: 3

Observation window: Feb 4, 2016 to Jun 9, 2026.

ZIP directory

Water reports in Salisbury

Open a ZIP for site-level provenance and measurements.

ZIP code

28144

Soft

40.4 PPM

Nearest site
65.3 mi
Confidence
Low

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ZIP code

28146

Soft

38.5 PPM

Nearest site
62.8 mi
Confidence
Low

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ZIP code

28147

Soft

37.7 PPM

Nearest site
59.9 mi
Confidence
Low

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Public water systems

Utilities associated with this city

Salisbury-Rowan

PWSID NC0180010

Surface water
System population served
46,156
Last reported
Jun 26, 2026

The system names this served city; Census place overlap links the city to this ZCTA.

Westwood Mhp & S/d

PWSID NC0180187

Groundwater
System population served
638
Last reported
Jun 26, 2026

The system names this served city; Census place overlap links the city to this ZCTA.

Northeast Rowan County Water System

PWSID NC2080082

Surface water
System population served
471
Last reported
Jun 26, 2026

The system names this served city; Census place overlap links the city to this ZCTA.

Fisherman`s Cove Water System

PWSID NC0180111

Groundwater
System population served
359
Last reported
Jun 26, 2026

The system names this served city; Census place overlap links the city to this ZCTA.

Old Farm Development

PWSID NC0180159

Groundwater
System population served
213
Last reported
Jun 26, 2026

The system names this served city; Census place overlap links the city to this ZCTA.

Oakland Meadows Mhp

PWSID NC0180122

Surface water
System population served
173
Last reported
Jun 26, 2026

The system names this served city; Census place overlap links the city to this ZCTA.

Fairfield Acres

PWSID NC0180110

Groundwater
System population served
158
Last reported
Jun 26, 2026

The system names this served city; Census place overlap links the city to this ZCTA.

Windmill Ridge S/d

PWSID NC0180196

Groundwater
System population served
140
Last reported
Jun 26, 2026

The system names this served city; Census place overlap links the city to this ZCTA.

Crestview S/d

PWSID NC0180108

Groundwater
System population served
135
Last reported
Jun 26, 2026

The system names this served city; Census place overlap links the city to this ZCTA.

Pine Meadows S/d

PWSID NC0180199

Groundwater
System population served
104
Last reported
Jun 26, 2026

The system names this served city; Census place overlap links the city to this ZCTA.

Compliance history

What EPA records show

No active health-based violation appears among the associated systems in the represented EPA reporting quarter. This does not mean every contaminant was tested at every tap.

RecordSystemPeriodStatus
Lead and Copper RuleNC0180122Oct 1, 2025Addressed
Lead and Copper RuleNC0180201Jan 1, 2025Resolved
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSNC0180425Oct 17, 2024Resolved
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSNC0180425Oct 17, 2024Resolved · health-based
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSNC0180201Oct 17, 2024Resolved · health-based
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSNC0180201Oct 17, 2024Resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleNC0180187Jul 1, 2024Resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleNC0180196Jul 1, 2024Resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleNC0180108Jul 1, 2024Resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleNC0180201Jul 1, 2024Resolved

Practical next steps

Move from index to evidence

  1. 1. Open your ZIP. Check distance, dates, confidence, and the associated utility.
  2. 2. Read the current CCR. Confirm source water, detections, limits, ranges, and notices.
  3. 3. Test the tap when needed. Confirm health concerns or treatment sizing with the right method.

Questions people ask

About water in Salisbury

Is the water hard?

The indexed city median is 39 PPM. Open the ZIP report to verify the distance and confidence behind that estimate.

Is the tap water safe?

Compliance history is utility-wide and cannot guarantee conditions at every tap. Check current notices and test when address-specific evidence is needed.

Do I need treatment?

Choose treatment only after confirming the problem at the property. A softener targets hardness; contaminant treatment requires a matching, verified performance claim.