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... Continue Reading →
In honor of Engineers Week 2020, we asked one of your very own engineers to share their insights and experiences with us, and ultimately share why they love what they do. This article is written by Richelle Hines, an Engineering Project Manager here at Charlotte Water, who shares the "magic" behind what it means to... Continue Reading →
On Friday, February 7, 2020, Charlotte Water crews responded to a broken wastewater pipe off of the Stewart Creek Greenway near 1721 Lela Avenue. Elevated rain levels and flooding from the inclement weather the day before caused part of the creek bank of Stewart Creek to wash away, undermining the wastewater pipe. An estimated 2,163,000... Continue Reading →
"Trust the process." That is what Training Specialist Sherri Jones says to participants of Charlotte Water's employment programs. Beginning a new career is never easy, but with the right mindset and tools for success, anything is possible. Earlier this year, Charlotte Water began developing programs that would provide participants with on-the-job experience, and a clear... Continue Reading →
After discovering that 40% of Charlotte's sanitary sewer overflows were being caused by debris including wipes, we knew something needed to be done. That's when the idea for the campaign was born. Earlier this year, the "Pipes Hate Wipes" campaign was created in an effort to make our growing community aware of a serious issue... Continue Reading →
They were the only all women's team competing among 47 teams. They worked hard to prepare for the competition is just six short weeks. They won this year's Spirit Award. They are Charlotte Water's Women of Wastewater. Katie Graham, Beth Cunningham, Muriel Steele, Trinh Nguyen, lead by their captain, Johanna McHone, formed a team known... Continue Reading →
Sadly, this summer heat is not fading as we move into fall. Did you know that hot weather and your garden hose can cause funky drinking water tastes and odors in your plumbing? Here are some pro tips to help you with this issue: Disconnect the hose and run cold water from your faucet for... Continue Reading →
Did you know that there is an annual report for wastewater? If you answered "no" then here is all you need to know about the people who make sure your flush doesn’t become a mess. When you flush, shower, or wash dishes, the wastewater flows from your plumbing to our public wastewater network of pipes.... Continue Reading →
Before cranes build the next skyscraper or apartment complex, developers must reach out to Charlotte Water to see if the wastewater infrastructure has the capacity for the increase in the-ahem-flow. From the pipes that carry your wastewater to the treatment plants, to the plants themselves, they all have a specific amount of wastewater that they... Continue Reading →
