Project Updates

a group of people in safety vests hold trash bags by a greenway

Long Creek Greenway Cleanup

March 23, 2023

Over 40 bags of trash were collected during “A Walk in The Park” Long Creek Greenway Cleanup on March 21st…

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Reporter Robin Kanaday stands in front of the Catawba River reporting on the headline "New Wastewater Pipeline"

Making Waves: QC News

March 22, 2023

The new Stowe Regional facility made local headlines this week as river surveys in Belmont conclude. Robin Kanady of QC…

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Surveying Rivers to Install Pipelines Underneath Them

Belmont Surveys

March 10, 2023

During the week of March 13th, survey crews working on behalf of the City of Belmont and Charlotte Water will…

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aerial photo of the Long Creek Pump Station and the new Stowe Facility construction sites, separated by a creek and tree buffers

First Wastewater Pipeline Installed Under Long Creek

March 8, 2023

Long Creek is a small tributary to the Catawba River that separates the Long Creek Pump Station from the new…

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Municipal Sewer and Water Magazine cover. Thinking Regionally Charlotte Water’s expanding footprint will pave the way for growth while protecting local resources.

Making Waves: Municipal Sewer & Water Magazine

February 4, 2023

Nicole Bartlett, Stowe Project Manager and Charlotte Water Engineering Division Manager, is featured on the cover of this month’s issue…

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Aerial photograph of the Mount Holly Pump Station construction site.

Second Wastewater Pipeline Installed Under Catawba River

January 4, 2023

The second wastewater pipeline crossing under the Catawba River is complete! The tunnel was constructed using Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD)…

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Yellow warning sign stating "No Access to Trails" is posted on an orange construction fence, with a hiking trail visible behind it.

Trail Closures near the U.S. National Whitewater Center

December 17, 2022

In preparation for clearing the site of the future Stowe Headworks and Influent Pump Station and the Northern Access Road,…

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Aerial photography of a large construction site spanning several acres with the Catawba River in the background.

Site Work Begins at Stowe

December 2, 2022

In November 2022, we completed clearing the site of the future Stowe Regional Water Resource Recovery Facility, which is located…

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Aerial photograph of Long Creek with two construction sites on opposing banks.

Start of Construction on Bridge Over Long Creek

November 10, 2022

We’re excited to announce work has begun on the South Access Road Bridge over Long Creek! This new bridge will…

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Charlotte Water leadership staff pose with the Utility of the Future Today award

Charlotte Water Recognized as Utility of the Future Today

October 14, 2022

We’re honored to be recognized by the Water Environment Federation (WEF) as a Utility of the Future Today! This is…

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