QC water

about qc water

Charlotte Water knows the importance of innovating for the future of our city, today. QC Water was born from a vision of sustainable and responsible water usage, inspired by forward-thinking communities worldwide that are using breakthrough technology to address critical water needs while creating opportunities for responsible recreational and commercial uses.

Charlotte Water and its partners have invested in cutting-edge purification technology to bring QC Water to life—transforming what was once considered waste into a premium resource that exceeds all drinking water standards. This is just the beginning of what's possible when innovation meets necessity.

  • Purity With Purpose

    Our unique process ensures every water drop goes through a meticulous cleansing journey, delivering unparalleled purity and quality—a choice that’s more than just clean and delicious but also positively impactful for our environment.

  • Water Beyond Standards

    QC Water not only exceeds safety standards but also boasts an unmatched commitment to delivering high-quality recycled water.

  • The Future of Clean Drinking

    Through advanced methods and rigorous treatment processes like carbon filtering, reverse osmosis, and UV treatment, QC Water pioneers a sustainable approach to recycled water, revolutionizing every drop beyond mere purification that sustains both the environment and our thirst for great beer.

  • Pure Craftsmanship

    By adopting sustainable solutions such as using treated wastewater, we can all play a part in protecting our planet for future generations. QC Water takes recycled water through a state-of-the-art water treatment process, transforming it into small batches of high-quality, delicious beer. Our commitment to consistent quality ensures that every sip of beer is not only refreshing and sustainable but also safe to enjoy.

Our Unique Process

QC Water's transformation from recycled water to premium beverage ingredient happens through our state-of-the-art treatment process using carbon filtering, reverse osmosis and advanced oxidation (Ozone + Ultraviolet treatment).

STANDARD WASTEWATER TREATMENT PROCESS AT MCDOWELL CREEK WATER RESOURCE RECOVERY FACILITY

Water leaving Charlotte’s McDowell Creek facility meets high national standards before returning to the Catawba River. Charlotte Water processes 85 million gallons daily. For QC Water’s smaller batches, six additional purification steps are implemented before it’s brew time.

Carbon filtration

Water is filtered through activated carbon media to reduce both solids and organic contaminants. This treatment is commonly used for beverage ingredient water.

Reverse Osmosis

Membranes remove salt, organics, trace pollutants and remaining pathogens. This treatment, too, is used by premium water bottling companies.

OZONE OXIDATION

Oxidants are produced on-site and on- demand, then transferred to the water being treated to kill pathogens and destroy trace pollutants.

Ultraviolet Disinfection

UV light is used to disinfect and remove 99.9999% of viruses and pathogens from the water and irradiate other contaminants.

Another Carbon Filtering Round

Water is filtered a second time through activated carbon media.

Water Testing & Approval

Water moves through rigorous testing to ensure it exceeds highest water quality standards for human consumption as set by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Creation Time

Approved QC Water is delivered to brewers and bakers for the next steps in their process to bring you delicious, safe and sustainable products.