On July 1, we asked customers to reduce the discretionary use of water specifically by discontinuing residential car washing, refraining from filling and topping off pools and by limiting irrigation to two days a week. Continue reading Charlotte Water Staff Sighted Doing The Carlton.
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September 01, 2015 Drought Status Update
In the beginning of August, Charlotte Water staff were shoring up resources and processes in preparation for escalation to Stage Two in September. Thanks to an increase in rain, see, rain dances really do work, we are still squarely in stage one. WOO HOO! Continue reading September 01, 2015 Drought Status Update
Water and Energy, as close as Biscuits and Gravy
Southerners know that nothing goes better with biscuits then gravy (getting hungry?) Well the same holds true for energy and water. Both resources are closely linked. It’s called the Water Energy Nexus. Continue reading Water and Energy, as close as Biscuits and Gravy
The U.S. Drought Monitor Says Severe, So Why is CLTWater Asking for Voluntary Conservation?
On August 6, the US Drought Monitor escalated local drought conditions in both severity and area for our region. However, Charlotte Water remains under voluntary water conservation recommendations. That doesn’t make sense, does it?!?? Well, it does, if you look at how we use our water and its source. Continue reading The U.S. Drought Monitor Says Severe, So Why is CLTWater Asking for Voluntary Conservation?