Irrigation

a large, white pvc case cover sits behind the utility company's backflow prevention pipe device, including brown metal valves and yellow levers, which emerges from the ground surrounding by a concrete and pvc base and green grass

What is a Backflow Prevention Assembly? Why does my house have a backflow preventer?

As we move into the summer months, it’s good to know how different aspects of your yard and lawn maintenance can impact our water system. If your home has an…

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Outdoor Water Conservation: Smart Irrigation & Other Useful Tips

One sprinkler running for 10 minutes can use up to 170 gallons. Think about how many sprinkler heads you have, how long they run for and how many days/week they…

brass sprinkler head slaps water into the air from a yellow plastic base

Have A High Water Bill? Read This.

by charlottewater
Billing, My Water

Updated 1/17/2025

You may be surprised at how much your bill is if you irrigate.

Irrigation can take a 6 ccf (1 ccf=748 gallons) customer to 40 ccf in one month.

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Drought Tolerant Shrubs and Perennials

This is the last in a series of articles about drought resistant plants and xeriscaping from the Mecklenburg County Master Gardeners.