Water Quality

Current Fire Hydrant Permit Decal

Any company using a fire hydrant to draw water must have a 2026-2028 Blue Fire Hydrant Permit Decal affixed to the back or side of its equipment. The Charlotte Water…

Chlorine And Your Drinking Water

by ameliaruvo
My Water, Water Quality

To ensure harmful bacteria does not grow during the sometimes very long trip from the treatment plant to your home, we add a very small amount of chlorine to keep…

brass pressure reduction valve with brass fittings and black pointed cap and two white pipes connecting at sides

What Causes High Water Pressure and How Do I Fix It?

If you are reading this, you probably had a recent visit from a plumber. Did you know: Frequently Asked Questions Why should I care if my water pressure is more…

bending over by a chain link fence, a utility technician wearing orange safety vest uses a yellow rectangular device attached to the side of a yellow fire hydrant to release water causing it to spew across grass onto a commercial driveway

Unidirectional Hydrant Flushing

Charlotte Water clears mineral deposits (sediment) from water pipes by flushing water through fire hydrants. The mineral deposits in the pipes are only dislodged when the water is flowing at…

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