Over the past year, as the world seemed to slow down and almost stop at times, it simultaneously seemed like the workload never missed a beat. As the pandemic ramped up last spring and into the summer, so did our work orders. Due to the pandemic and our crews working staggered shifts, the number of... Continue Reading →

In honor of Engineers Week, we asked one of our very own engineers to share their experiences and insights on their work as an engineer. This article is written by Nathan Hampton, a Senior Engineer here at Charlotte Water. Nathan shares information about the critical work of virtually testing our pipes before they are installed... Continue Reading →

In honor of Black History Month, we recognize our Charlotte Water Director, Angela Charles, who is the first African-American woman to serve as our Director. Angela has been a City of Charlotte employee since 1988 and served as the chief of operations and division manager for Charlotte Water before stepping into her role as Director... Continue Reading →

This year has been a challenging year for all of us, in more ways than one. Even in the face of many challenges, we continued with our hard work and day-to-day operations and continued to be an award-winning utility.As the year comes to a close, we take a moment to look back and recognize our... Continue Reading →

Dedication and perseverance are what we're all about here at Charlotte Water. It's what we look for when bringing in new talent to join our workforce. Our second group of apprentices exhibited just that before even beginning their work with us. Charlotte Water's Apprenticeship Program is a year-long program that, if completed successfully, guarantees a... Continue Reading →

For most of us, when we begin the process of an annual review, it can sometimes be challenging to remember all the details of our accomplishments throughout the year. Wouldn't it be great to have a system that keeps track of all our hard work? Well, that is what The Experience H2O Project will provide... Continue Reading →

Pretty much anywhere you go these days there are signs on doors, markers on the floor indicating where to stand and walk, and even acrylic barriers for extra protection between us. These indicators are very much apart of our "new normal" and it's hard to remember a time before these safety measures were put into... Continue Reading →

Charlotte Water and Mecklenburg County have reopened the Stewart Creek Greenway near Lela Avenue. The greenway was closed for several months after a heavy rain washed away part of the creek bank causing a wastewater pipe to fall into the creek. We appreciate your patience during this emergency wastewater pipe replacement project, and we hope... Continue Reading →