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 →
FY20 Wastewater Performance Report
Every year, Charlotte Water creates a report detailing how we did collecting, delivering and treating Mecklenburg County's wastewater. Here are the highlights and some thoughts about the important role wastewater treatment plays in our society. This past year we successfully collected and treated more than 99.9% of the 32 billion gallons of the community’s wastewater.... Continue Reading →
Apprenticeship Program Field Operations Boot Camp
Charlotte Water created the City of Charlotte’s first water/wastewater industry apprenticeship program to increase jobs, training, and opportunities for individuals with multiple employment barriers. The apprenticeship program is custom-designed to help individuals achieve the training and experience needed for a successful career at Charlotte Water. Our second cohort of nine apprentices started in July. After... Continue Reading →
Charlotte Water Employee Spotlight: Ben Smith
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 →
Construction Update: Stewart Creek Greenway Closure – Update #7
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 →
Charlotte Water Employee Spotlight: Tommy Wendelgass
Security Team Members: Vic Simpson, Tommy Wendelgass, and Sean Price. As many of us know, even during times of crisis the show must go on. Being that we provide a vital service to our community, we are thankful to have members of our staff who are looking out for us behind the scenes to make... Continue Reading →
Charlotte Water Employee Spotlight: Matt Newlon
Through this ever-changing pandemic, many of us have faced new challenges in our roles, and have had to shift our job duties in unexpected ways. One member of our staff who is very familiar with pivoting during these unprecedented times is Procurement Officer, Matt Newlon. Matt was initially part of the Charlotte Water task force... Continue Reading →
Central Avenue Water Pipe Repair Includes Trolley line, Wastewater Pipe, an Abandoned Water Pipe and Storm Drains too
On Tuesday afternoon, Charlotte Water crews quickly responded to an emergency water main break at the 1300 block of Central Avenue. This repair required the replacement of a 12-inch water main, which was no easy feat. The water main wasn’t the only thing underground – crews also had to remove or replace a few things... Continue Reading →
