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. Duke Energy uses 40% of the water that is removed from our river basin for steam and electric power production. Charlotte Water uses... Continue Reading →
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 →
Up ahead is a broken water main. To pass time you... (1) make a grocery list (2) scroll through Facebook (3) pound steering wheel (4) scan the radio for a better song, or (5) curse the pipe for breaking. We know everyone hates traffic, road closures and construction. But the next time you are sitting in traffic cursing... Continue Reading →
One of the more useful and effective techniques used in the water industry is to open a hydrant to let water flow. Referred to as “flushing”, it is often seen as a waste of water especially when conservation is so important. However, flushing hydrants is one of the most important things Charlotte Water does to... Continue Reading →
