Charlotte Water

A crash damaged a fire hydrant and closed Johnston Road in south Charlotte on July 31. The incident near Charlotte Catholic High School caused road closures between Pineville-Matthews Road and Carmel Road, with repairs leading to a water outage until mid to late morning. No injuries were reported, and the cause remains unclear.

A car struck a fire hydrant in south Charlotte, causing a water main break and leading to water outages and road closures. Charlotte Water crews are repairing the damage, with an estimated restoration time of two to four hours.

A portion of West Morehead Street in Charlotte, N.C., was closed for the second time in five months for wastewater line repairs, causing detours and disrupting nearby businesses. Charlotte Water crews are replacing the line to prevent future emergencies, but business owners expressed frustration over repeated roadwork and delays.

North Carolina's new budget delays Charlotte Water's plan to expand water transfers from the Catawba River basin to the Rocky River basin until 2028. The delay is part of a temporary moratorium on new interbasin water transfers to allow a University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill study on long-term water management.

Residents in NoDa are experiencing flooding and water outages due to a water main break on East 37th Street. Charlotte Water crews are working on repairs, and the outage may last several hours. The incident is one of several water main breaks reported in Charlotte that morning.

Residents in NoDa were without water for several hours after a major water main break near East 37th Street and North Davidson Street on July 22. Charlotte Water estimated repairs would take two to four hours, with the cause of the break remaining unclear.

Residents in NoDa are without water due to a water main break. Charlotte Water estimates the outage could last 2-4 hours.

A 2,000-gallon sewage overflow in Concord, caused by rags and grease, spilled into Irish Buffalo Creek on July 16. A separate 1,075-gallon overflow occurred in Charlotte the next day due to a grease blockage, affecting Kings Creek. Both incidents were cleaned up, but environmental impacts remain unclear.

Charlotte's drought restrictions remain in effect, with the city itself identified as Charlotte Water's top customer. Top consumers like Atrium, Novant, UNC Charlotte, and Coca-Cola Consolidated (Chesapeake Treatment Company) are implementing water conservation efforts, which a reporter is investigating for effectiveness.

Kalan Summer, owner of Carolina Fountains in Cornelius, N.C., claims mandatory water restrictions by Charlotte Water have caused a 40% drop in business, leading to layoffs. Charlotte Water prohibits decorative fountains during droughts to conserve drinking water, though it allows variance requests. Customers like Doug Poppen face issues with dry fountains attracting pests.

Anson County residents remain under a boil water advisory as officials collect and test water samples to ensure system safety. Over 200 pallets of bottled water have been distributed, and multiple agencies, including Charlotte Water and the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality, are assisting with testing. The advisory could be lifted by Friday if results are favorable.

Anson County seeks $100 million in state funding to repair aging water infrastructure after a major break left the county without water for three days. Rep. Mark Brody is advocating for the funding, which includes $24 million for sewer projects, as Charlotte Water and other agencies work to restore clean water.

Anson County residents experienced a water outage after a water main break in Wadesboro on July 7, with water pressure slowly returning by July 8. A boil water advisory remains in effect, and some areas, like Peachland, continued to wait for full restoration. Charlotte Water attributed the break to extreme heat and drought conditions affecting underground water lines.

Charlotte Water has completed repairs on a water main break in Dilworth, allowing customers to resume limited outdoor watering under drought restrictions. The break occurred on Queens Road between Edgehill Road North and Ardsley Road, with a traffic detour remaining in place for several more days.

Charlotte Water reported a 3,145-gallon wastewater overflow in McAlpine Creek near 8600 Lawyers Road caused by a pipe failure. A spokesperson emphasized that household items, including 'flushable' products, can contribute to sewer clogs and overflows.

Charlotte Water is urging customers to reduce water usage, including avoiding outdoor irrigation, due to a 54-inch transmission main break on Queens Road. The organization emphasizes that drinking water remains safe and asks for conservation to maintain system pressure, with potential lower pressure in the south Charlotte area during repairs.

A water main break in Myers Park has caused road closures on Queens Road West and cut off water service to neighbors. Charlotte Water began repairs at 3:30 p.m. on July 3. Road closures are in the 1000 and 1100 blocks of Queens Road West.

A section of Queens Road West in south Charlotte was closed Friday afternoon due to a water main break near Myers Park. Charlotte Water crews were repairing the pipe, causing a water outage expected to last six to eight hours. The cause of the break remains unclear.

Charlotte Water's plan to double water diversion from the Catawba River basin faces a potential delay beyond 2028 due to a budget provision extending a moratorium on expanding interbasin transfers (IBTs). Opponents, including regional governments and environmental advocates, support the delay, while Charlotte's business leaders criticize it as lacking scientific basis and consultation.

Charlotte Water expresses concerns over a North Carolina state budget provision extending a moratorium on interbasin water transfers until 2028. The utility seeks to draw 30 million gallons from the Catawba River to supply eastern Mecklenburg County, fearing the extension could hinder its ability to provide water service in the area.

A sinkhole caused by a water main break closed Selwyn Avenue in south Charlotte for hours, disrupting traffic and business. Charlotte Water crews worked on repairs, affecting water pressure for about 100 customers. Local businesses and residents expressed concerns over traffic and operational impacts.