Remebering Joe Stowe

Joseph C. Stowe Jr. 
"Charlotte Water is the regional utility it is today because of the leadership of Joe Stowe. He recognized the importance of water service accessibility and used that vision to broker relationships and partnerships with towns and communities throughout this country. Joe is the essence of the 'one water strong' principle we strive towards every day."
- Angela Charles, Charlotte Water Director

With heavy hearts, we recognize the passing of former Charlotte Water Director, Joe Stowe. Our deepest sympathies go out to his family during this time.

Joe Stowe was an integral part of the Charlotte Water family who embodied collaboration and innovation. That is why it made perfect sense to name a pioneering regional partnership project after him.

During his career at Charlotte Water, he recognized the importance of water service accessibility and used that vision to broker relationships and partnerships with towns and communities throughout Mecklenburg County. Joe embodied the essence of the “one water strong” principle we strive towards every day.

The new Stowe Regional Water Resource Recovery Facility will be a lasting tribute to Joe’s work to unite the region in the sustainable management of our water resources for future generations.

You can read more about Joe Stowe’s incredible life and profound professional impact by visiting this page.