CHINA GROVE, TOWN OF

Q: Is CHINA GROVE, TOWN OF water safe to drink?

CHINA GROVE, TOWN OF (PWS ID: NC0180040) has 378 recorded violations in the EPA SDWIS database. PFAS contamination has been detected in UCMR5 testing, with 3 PFAS compounds found. This system serves 4,895 people using Surface Water sources.

Q: What type of violations does CHINA GROVE, TOWN OF have?

CHINA GROVE, TOWN OF has 378 total violations: 30 health-based violations (MCL exceedances or treatment failures), 319 monitoring/reporting violations, and 0 treatment technique violations. Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA safe limits.

Q: Has PFAS been detected in CHINA GROVE, TOWN OF water?

Yes. UCMR5 testing detected 3 PFAS compounds in CHINA GROVE, TOWN OF's water supply: PFHxA, PFPeA, PFOS. PFAS are persistent "forever chemicals" that do not break down in the environment.

Q: What water source does CHINA GROVE, TOWN OF use?

CHINA GROVE, TOWN OF uses Surface Water as its primary water source. It is classified as a Community Water System (CWS), serving residential populations year-round.

Q: Where does this data come from?

All data comes from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) and the UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program. SDWIS tracks compliance for all public water systems regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act.

Reviewed byPlainWater Editorial, Drinking Water Quality Editorial Team · June 4, 2026

PWS ID: NC0180040 · SALISBURY, North Carolina 28144

CHINA GROVE, TOWN OF serves 4,895 people in SALISBURY, North Carolina using Surface Water water sources. It has 378 recorded EPA violations, including 30 health-based violations. PFAS "forever chemicals" were detected in UCMR5 testing (3 compounds found).

Water Quality Snapshot: CHINA GROVE, TOWN OF

CHINA GROVE, TOWN OF is a local-owned community water system that delivers drinking water to 4,895 residents in SALISBURY, North Carolina (Rowan County) through 1,958 service connections. Its water is drawn from surface water sources. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System records 378 total violations for this system , of which 30 (8%) are health-based — meaning a contaminant exceeded an EPA Maximum Contaminant Level or a required treatment technique failed. A further 319 monitoring and reporting violations are on file. The most recent violation on record dates to 2018.

The most frequently cited contaminant at this system is TTHM, recorded in 15 violations (MCL, health-based). Under EPA's UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program, 3 PFAS compounds were detected in samples collected from this system, with a maximum reported concentration of 0.0048 ppt. PFAS are persistent synthetic chemicals linked to health effects at very low exposure levels.

Across North Carolina, EPA tracks 5,020 public water systems serving 9,877,724 people, with 524,053 cumulative violations and 38,492 health-based violations on record. About 93% of systems in the state carry at least one violation, and state-wide the average per system is 104.4 violations. CHINA GROVE, TOWN OF's 378 violations sit above the North Carolina average. Statewide, 174 of 287 UCMR5-tested systems have reported PFAS detections (60.6%). All figures above are sourced directly from EPA SDWIS and UCMR5 public data releases and are updated as EPA publishes new reporting cycles.

PFAS Detected

3 PFAS "forever chemicals" detected in testing under EPA's UCMR5 monitoring program.

Population Served

4,895

Total Violations

378

Health-Based Violations

Water Source

Surface Water

System Details

System Type: Community
Owner Type: Local
Connections: 1,958
County: Rowan
School/Daycare: No
MCL Violations: 30
Monitoring Violations: 319
Treatment Tech Violations: 0

Violation History

Contaminant violations recorded by EPA.

Contaminant	Category	Count	Latest
TTHM	MCL	15	2017
Carbon tetrachloride	MCL	15	2001
Endrin	MR	12	2005
BHC-GAMMA	MR	12	2005
Dalapon	MR	12	2005
Simazine	MR	12	2005
Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate	MR	12	2005
Picloram	MR	12	2005
Dinoseb	MR	12	2005
Hexachlorocyclopentadiene	MR	12	2005
LASSO	MR	12	2005
Heptachlor	MR	12	2005
Heptachlor epoxide	MR	12	2005
2,4,5-TP	MR	12	2005
HEXACHLOROBENZENE	MR	12	2005
Benzo(a)pyrene	MR	12	2005
Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)	MR	12	2005
1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE	MR	12	2005
ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE	MR	12	2005
Chlordane	MR	12	2005
Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate	MR	12	2005
OXAMYL	MR	12	2005
Atrazine	MR	12	2005
2,4-D	MR	12	2005
Methoxychlor	MR	12	2005
Pentachlorophenol	MR	12	2005
Carbofuran	MR	12	2005
Toxaphene	MR	12	2005
Public Notice	Other	9	2018
Coliform (TCR)	MR	4	2001

PFAS Testing Results (UCMR5)

Results from EPA's Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule. 4 of 120 samples detected PFAS.

Contaminant	Date	Result	MRL	Status
PFBS	7/23/2024	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
PFHpS	7/23/2024	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
PFHxS	7/23/2024	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
lithium	7/23/2024	<9 µg/L	9 µg/L	Not Detected
PFHpA	7/23/2024	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
PFNA	7/23/2024	<0.004 µg/L	0.004 µg/L	Not Detected
NFDHA	7/23/2024	<0.02 µg/L	0.02 µg/L	Not Detected
PFHxA	7/23/2024	0.0048 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Detected
PFEESA	7/23/2024	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
PFMBA	7/23/2024	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
PFPeA	7/23/2024	0.0030 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Detected
PFMPA	7/23/2024	<0.004 µg/L	0.004 µg/L	Not Detected
8:2 FTS	7/23/2024	<0.005 µg/L	0.005 µg/L	Not Detected
PFPeS	7/23/2024	<0.004 µg/L	0.004 µg/L	Not Detected
PFBA	7/23/2024	<0.005 µg/L	0.005 µg/L	Not Detected
PFTA	7/23/2024	<0.008 µg/L	0.008 µg/L	Not Detected
PFTrDA	7/23/2024	<0.007 µg/L	0.007 µg/L	Not Detected
NEtFOSAA	7/23/2024	<0.005 µg/L	0.005 µg/L	Not Detected
4:2 FTS	7/23/2024	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
NMeFOSAA	7/23/2024	<0.006 µg/L	0.006 µg/L	Not Detected
PFDA	7/23/2024	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
6:2 FTS	7/23/2024	<0.005 µg/L	0.005 µg/L	Not Detected
PFOS	7/23/2024	0.0044 µg/L	0.004 µg/L	Detected
HFPO-DA	7/23/2024	<0.005 µg/L	0.005 µg/L	Not Detected
ADONA	7/23/2024	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS	7/23/2024	<0.002 µg/L	0.002 µg/L	Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS	7/23/2024	<0.005 µg/L	0.005 µg/L	Not Detected
PFUnA	7/23/2024	<0.002 µg/L	0.002 µg/L	Not Detected
PFDoA	7/23/2024	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
PFOA	7/23/2024	<0.004 µg/L	0.004 µg/L	Not Detected
lithium	4/16/2024	<9 µg/L	9 µg/L	Not Detected
PFBA	4/16/2024	<0.005 µg/L	0.005 µg/L	Not Detected
HFPO-DA	4/16/2024	<0.005 µg/L	0.005 µg/L	Not Detected
ADONA	4/16/2024	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS	4/16/2024	<0.002 µg/L	0.002 µg/L	Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS	4/16/2024	<0.005 µg/L	0.005 µg/L	Not Detected
PFUnA	4/16/2024	<0.002 µg/L	0.002 µg/L	Not Detected
PFHxA	4/16/2024	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
PFPeS	4/16/2024	<0.004 µg/L	0.004 µg/L	Not Detected
PFBS	4/16/2024	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
PFMBA	4/16/2024	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
PFDoA	4/16/2024	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
PFPeA	4/16/2024	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
PFHpS	4/16/2024	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
6:2 FTS	4/16/2024	<0.005 µg/L	0.005 µg/L	Not Detected
4:2 FTS	4/16/2024	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
8:2 FTS	4/16/2024	<0.005 µg/L	0.005 µg/L	Not Detected
PFMPA	4/16/2024	<0.004 µg/L	0.004 µg/L	Not Detected
PFEESA	4/16/2024	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
PFHpA	4/16/2024	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected

Verify This Water System

The figures above are aggregated from EPA's public databases. To verify the underlying records — or to file a complaint, request a Consumer Confidence Report, or check current monitoring status — go directly to the federal and state regulators that enforce the Safe Drinking Water Act for CHINA GROVE, TOWN OF.

Federal Source of Truth

EPA SDWIS — Federal Reports

EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) holds the federal compliance record for every regulated public water system. Open the system-level report by PWS ID:

View PWS ID NC0180040 on SDWIS

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Reports Search

State Regulator

North Carolina Drinking Water Authority

North Carolina DEQ — Public Water Supply Section is the primacy agency that licenses and inspects CHINA GROVE, TOWN OF under EPA-delegated authority.

Open NC regulator portal

Source: North Carolina DEQ — Public Water Supply Section

Violation Timeline

Each row links to the EPA SDWIS public record for verification. Cross-reference the contaminant code on EPA's federal report to see violation dates, return-to-compliance status, and enforcement actions.

Year (latest)	Contaminant	Category	Count	EPA Record
2018	Public Notice	Other	9	SDWIS / NC0180040 / 7500
2017	TTHM	MCL	15	SDWIS / NC0180040 / 2950
2005	Endrin	MR	12	SDWIS / NC0180040 / 2005
2005	BHC-GAMMA	MR	12	SDWIS / NC0180040 / 2010
2005	Dalapon	MR	12	SDWIS / NC0180040 / 2031
2005	Simazine	MR	12	SDWIS / NC0180040 / 2037
2005	Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate	MR	12	SDWIS / NC0180040 / 2039
2005	Picloram	MR	12	SDWIS / NC0180040 / 2040
2005	Dinoseb	MR	12	SDWIS / NC0180040 / 2041
2005	Hexachlorocyclopentadiene	MR	12	SDWIS / NC0180040 / 2042
2005	LASSO	MR	12	SDWIS / NC0180040 / 2051
2005	Heptachlor	MR	12	SDWIS / NC0180040 / 2065
2005	Heptachlor epoxide	MR	12	SDWIS / NC0180040 / 2067
2005	2,4,5-TP	MR	12	SDWIS / NC0180040 / 2110
2005	HEXACHLOROBENZENE	MR	12	SDWIS / NC0180040 / 2274

How CHINA GROVE, TOWN OF Compares

Cross-reference this system's record against state averages and the federal MCL framework for context.

Metric	CHINA GROVE, TOWN OF	North Carolina avg	Federal benchmark
Total violations	378	104.4	SDWA compliance — any non-zero count is a recorded breach
Health-based violations	30	7.7	Indicates a contaminant exceeded a federal MCL
PFAS detection	3 compounds	60.6%	EPA final rule (2024): PFOA/PFOS MCL = 4.0 ppt
Population served	4,895	1,968	Sizing context for compliance burden

Sources: EPA SDWIS and EPA National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (40 CFR Part 141). State averages computed across 5,020 regulated public water systems in North Carolina.

Federal MCL reference — Safe Drinking Water Act thresholds ▼

Contaminant	Federal MCL / Action Level	Note
Lead	0 mg/L (Action Level: 0.015 mg/L)	Lead and Copper Rule treatment technique
Arsenic	0.010 mg/L (10 ppb)	Health-based MCL since 2006
Total Coliform	Treatment technique (RTCR)	Indicator organism, monitoring trigger
PFOA / PFOS (PFAS)	4.0 ppt each (final 2024 rule)	Compliance deadline 2029
Nitrate (as N)	10 mg/L	Acute health risk for infants

Frequently Asked Questions

Is CHINA GROVE, TOWN OF water safe to drink? ▼

CHINA GROVE, TOWN OF (PWS ID: NC0180040) has 378 recorded violations in the EPA SDWIS database. PFAS contamination has been detected in UCMR5 testing, with 3 PFAS compounds found. This system serves 4,895 people using Surface Water sources.

How many people does CHINA GROVE, TOWN OF serve? ▼

CHINA GROVE, TOWN OF serves 4,895 people in SALISBURY, North Carolina. It is a Local-owned system using Surface Water water sources with 1,958 service connections.

What type of violations does CHINA GROVE, TOWN OF have? ▼

CHINA GROVE, TOWN OF has 378 total violations: 30 health-based violations (MCL exceedances or treatment failures), 319 monitoring/reporting violations, and 0 treatment technique violations. Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA safe limits.

Has PFAS been detected in CHINA GROVE, TOWN OF water? ▼

Yes. UCMR5 testing detected 3 PFAS compounds in CHINA GROVE, TOWN OF's water supply: PFHxA, PFPeA, PFOS. PFAS are persistent "forever chemicals" that do not break down in the environment.

What water source does CHINA GROVE, TOWN OF use? ▼

CHINA GROVE, TOWN OF uses Surface Water as its primary water source. It is classified as a Community Water System (CWS), serving residential populations year-round.

Where does this data come from? ▼

All data comes from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) and the UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program. SDWIS tracks compliance for all public water systems regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act.

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