February 2022 Charlotte Water Completes Remount Water Main Pipe Break Repair, New Pipe Placed into Service The newly installed pipe was treated and water quality tests were performed before pipe activation. (Charlotte, N.C.) On Monday, February 14, Charlotte Water crews reactivated the section of 36-inch ductile iron pipe newly installed under Irwin Creek near Remount... Continue Reading →
Charlotte Water invited to apply for competitive $169 million in funds from EPA WIFIA loan program
On December 3rd, the EPA announced that Charlotte Water's $169 million Mallard Creek Sewer Basin Wastewater Collection and Treatment Improvements program achieved one of 39 new invitations to the competitive Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loans program. Charlotte Water is excited and proud to apply for funding under the EPA's WIFIA program. Funding... Continue Reading →
Water Week Spotlight: Matt Girard, Hydrant Crew Chief
You pass by dozens of them a day and probably don't think twice. Hydrants are all over our city, and some have even been here for over 100 years! This piece of infrastructure is another critical component to water access in our community. Matt Girard, Hydrant Crew Chief, shares with us some of the important... Continue Reading →
Water Week Spotlight: Cam Coley, Public Information Specialist
With all of the hard work that we do at Charlotte Water, someone has to make sure we are informing the public about our work. We sat down with Senior Public Information Specialist, Cam Coley, to learn more about his role and how he makes sure that we are always keeping the public informed each... Continue Reading →
Water Week Spotlight: Sarah Harris, Lab Analyst
Lab analysts play a critical role in our water distribution system. They are responsible for testing our water system on a daily basis, conducting approximately 195,000 tests per year! Sarah Harris, a Lab Analyst at our Environmental Services Facility, takes us around the lab to share what a typical day is like in her role.... Continue Reading →
Water Week Spotlight: Letitia Harvey, Service Dispatcher
Drinking Water Week continues as we spotlight one of our "behind-the-scenes" staff members, Letitia Harvey, a Service Dispatcher. Letitia and her team play a critical role in communicating with staff across multiple divisions to ensure water is always there when you need it. We sat down with Letitia and discussed more about her important role... Continue Reading →
Water Week Spotlight: Justin Sherrill, Water Treatment Plant Operator
As most residents are ending their day and heading off to bed, Justin Sherrill, a Water Treatment Plant Operator at the Franklin Water Treatment Plant, is just beginning his day. Justin works the third shift at the plant, which begins at 10:00pm and ends at 6:00am. He takes some time after the end of his... Continue Reading →
National Drinking Water Week 2021
Happy National Drinking Water Week! This year Water Week will be celebrated from Sunday, May 2, through Saturday, May 8. Charlotte Water will be celebrating by recognizing some of our various divisions who help to exemplify this year's theme: there when you need it. Each member of our staff plays a role in providing drinking... Continue Reading →
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