Watercolour of a small house at dusk, with the water meter cover in the sidewalk out front.

Is there lead in Rutherfordton's tap water?

NO LEADfound in Broad River Water Authority's water at the latest test, in tests since 2026

Too little lead to measure

Water companies that supply Rutherfordton

2 public water companies list Rutherfordton as a place they supply. The biggest is the Broad River Water Authority, with about 19,136 people. None of the 2 with results was above 15 at its latest test. 2 found too little lead to measure. Small ones like Colonial Manor Rest Home supply just their own grounds or street; most of Rutherfordton gets its water from the Broad River Water Authority. Your water bill names yours.

The Broad River Water Authorityabout 19,136 people · latest lead test: none found · 828-287-7776
Colonial Manor Rest Homeabout 27 people · latest lead test: none found · 828-287-7353

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