Reservoirs
Greenville Water draws water from three sources: Table Rock Reservoir, North Saluda Reservoir and Lake Keowee. These watersheds supply a majority of water service to nearly 750,000 residents in the Upstate region of South Carolina, making GW the largest water supplier in the state according to SC Department of Natural Resources.
Table Rock and North Saluda Reservoirs are located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in northern Greenville County. Greenville Water privately owns and protects both watersheds and regularly patrols and maintains these uninhabited, pristine lands. Because of this, public access and tours are not permitted for any reason.
Lake Keowee is
owned by Duke Energy.
Water Quality
Greenville Water is nationally known for providing some of the purest drinking water in the country. There are no residents, no commercial, agricultural or industrial facilities located within the Table Rock or North Saluda watersheds. Because they are protected and remain in a natural, pristine condition, the water quality in these reservoirs is very high.
In a national blind taste test of 2011, sponsored by the American
Water Works Association, Greenville Water earned the title of "Best
Tasting Water in America." Greenville Water is pursuing this achievement
again in 2024 after earning "Best Tasting Water in South Carolina"
earlier in the year.
Water Saving Tips
As a resident of the Upstate, you've noticed at times that we have not received typical amounts of rainfall. While Greenville Water has never had to ask for mandatory water restrictions, it is always a good idea to conserve water. Here are some water saving tips to help save this natural resource and save you money:
By taking simple steps, we can better avoid possible mandatory restrictions in the future.