Conservation

16 Ideas for Indoor Water Conservation

Since 2001, water consumption for an average family of four in Mecklenburg County has gone down from 11 Ccfs (8,228 gallons) per 30-day billing cycle to 7 Ccfs (5,236 gallons) per…

green, track driven ditch-witch sits on grassy lawn next to dirt trench dug in front of brick stairs at a white brick residence

A Cautionary Tale…Replace Your Plumbing Before It Becomes An Emergency

For years, as a Charlotte Water employee, I have encouraged customers to plan ahead for the replacement of their private plumbing, especially if their pipes are nearing 50 years. I…

4 utility technicians wearing orange safety vests and white hard hats service a yellow fire hydrant on a street corner in a tree-lined suburban neighborhood, one man uses a pipe wrench to open the value of the hydrant causing water to pour out of its front while another man turns a tall pipe key inserted into a nearby water meter hole

How Charlotte Water Repairs Water Pipe Leaks

With more than 4,500 miles of drinking water pipe, there is always something to fix. Customers can help by calling 311 or 704-336-7600 when they see or suspect a water…

Fixing at-home Leaks

Tackling at home leaks can be a challenge, but small drops can add up to big dollars on your bill, so we’ve provided some quick tips and tricks to help…

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