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Once a Soldier, Always a Soldier: Meet Tamara Byers
This Veterans Day, Charlotte Water is recognizing employees who served our country and now serve our community. We’d like to introduce Tamara Byers, Senior HR…
From Army Trucks to Treatment Plants: Meet Ron Wallace
Our Veterans Day series continues with Ron Wallace, who served 23 years in the U.S. Army, part of it while working at Charlotte Water. Key…
Every Veteran Has a Story: Meet Mark Goodman
Our Veterans Day series wraps up with Mark Goodman, program manager for Charlotte Water’s Utility Management Systems, whose Army and Army Reserve career spanned 42…
Charlotte Water Trains Its Next Heavy Equipment Operators
At Charlotte Water, safe and reliable field work starts with well-trained employees. That is the goal behind the Heavy Equipment Operator Training Program, a training…
Rain, Bacteria, and Phosphorus: What Research Fellow Fatima Ghaleb Learned About Storms and Wastewater Treatment
Every year, Charlotte Water’s Research Fellowship gives graduate researchers the chance to tackle real-world questions facing our treatment facilities. This year, Fatima Ghaleb spent her…
Charlotte Water Celebrates Grand Opening of McDowell Creek Solar Facility
Rainy skies didn’t dampen the celebration as Charlotte Water, community leaders and project partners gathered Thursday, Sept. 24, to officially open the McDowell Creek Solar…
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But it says "flushable."
So, you’ve run out of toilet paper and resorted to only using wipes. But it’s okay because you are using “flushable” wipes, right? Nope! Unfortunately,…
Photos of Water and Wastewater Construction
Charlotte Water construction starting in your neighborhood? This blog is a visual guide of what to expect during different projects.
What is a Backflow Prevention Assembly? Why does my house have a backflow preventer?
As we move into the summer months, it’s good to know how different aspects of your yard and lawn maintenance can impact our water system….
How Charlotte Water Prioritizes Leaks
You walk out your door and see a line of water trickling down the street (great, you think, another leak in Charlotte).
So, you call 311 or send us a tweet to report the leak. Charlotte Water staff thank you for reporting it and say they will repair it. A few days pass by and the leak still hasn’t been fixed. You wonder, what is the deal?
How Charlotte Water Repairs Water Pipe Leaks
With more than 4,500 miles of drinking water pipe, there is always something to fix. Customers can help by calling 311 or 704-336-7600 when they…
Understanding Homeowners Responsibility
Is it My Plumbing or Charlotte Water’s to Maintain? Where does my private plumbing start? Property owners maintain all water pipes beginning at the end…
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