Thank you to each and every one of our professional engineers! They make infrastructure possible and work hard to keep Charlotte’s stormwater running smoothly from street to stream. #ProfessionalEngineersDay

⚠️ Lane Closure Alert⚠️ North Sharon Amity Rd is reduced to ONE lane between Addison Drive & Walker Road for several hours. Crews are working on storm drainage improvements. Thanks for your patience! #CLTtraffic #StormWater

Summer is still going strong in the Carolinas! Check for lake advisories before getting in or near our waterways. Sign up for alerts by texting MECKNOSWIM to 888‑777. And, if you see something concerning in or near the water, call 3‑1‑1 to report it. #NationalWaterQualityMonth

Join us for a boat ramp cleanup this month! August 28th from 11am-12pm @ Duke Access Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078 (Neck Road Boat Ramp) Sign up: bit.ly/45cqN2C #CharlotteVolunteerEvent #BoatRampCleanup #CharMeckSWS

8/14/25 - An Active Harmful Algae Bloom (HAB) has been found in a cove on Lower Lake Wylie. Residents are advised to avoid this area of the lake until the bloom is no longer present. You can sign up to receive lake alerts straight to your phone by texting MECKNOSWIM to 888-777.

We've installed 150+ signs across the City of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County. These include educational signs, like this one. They are placed near stormwater control measures, such as rain gardens, and explain how the project works and the benefits it provides.

Floodplains are intended to flood! Floodplains are part of a healthy creek system and it is important to remember that sometimes the water level rises and doesn’t crest until after a storm ends. Learn more about floodplains and how to be safe near them : bit.ly/3OsJEyM

Who doesn’t love getting out and into nature for work? Take a look at our open positions to see if anything fits your qualifications and join a terrific team. bit.ly/3CHYISW #WereHiring #OpenPositions #CharlotteJobs

While out on our lakes, keep watch for any potentially harmful algae blooms. These blooms may look green, blue or white with surface scum or flecks. If you suspect a bloom, please report it: NC - bit.ly/4oJjjxd SC - bit.ly/3JGGQP3 When in doubt, stay out!

Matthew’s going to walk us through identifying some native trees, as well as explaining why we plant trees in a flood zone at Creek ReLeaf sites in our area! #CreekReLeaf #TreeIdentification #CharMeckSWS

In honor of National Water Quality Month, we’re highlighting two environmental specialists who keep our waters flowing according to plan! Get to know Jacob and John in this post! Thanks, guys! #NationalWaterQualityMonth

Update: 8/22/25 Active Harmful Algae Blooms (HAB) have been found in Boyd’s Cove and Snug Harbor Cove in Lake Wylie. There is the potential for additional Harmful Algae Blooms to occur, so a Watch is in effect for lower Lake Wylie. More info here: bit.ly/3HExfIc

A No Swim Advisory has been issued for Lake Norman (purple area on map) after an estimated 120 gallons of sewage spilled into the lake from 18603 Harborside Dr, Cornelius, NC. CMSWS staff will monitor the area until bacteria levels are suitable for human contact.

You have a direct impact on the health of our local waterways! See how our decisions can affect stormwater, which flows directly into creeks and lakes! #NationalWaterQualityMonth

The No Swim Advisory issued on 8/23 has been lifted. CMSWS staff collected water samples to test for E. coli and fecal coliform. The results have come back within the necessary range to lift this advisory. To receive swim advisory information, text MECKNOSWIM to 888-777.

Watch our floodplain model in action as Matthew demonstrates how hard surfaces like concrete, prevent water from soaking into the ground. When rain can’t be absorbed, it runs off faster and can lead to more localized flooding. More about flood safety: bit.ly/3CNaTxO.

Summer is peak season for harmful algae blooms (HABs) and we’ve already seen a lot so far this season! If you see a bloom, report it by calling 3-1-1! For more information: bit.ly/3XTbacP #NationalWaterQualityMonth

Effectiveness can deteriorate as systems age! We monitor drainage assets all year, every year, which helps us identify preventative maintenance opportunities to ensure the public drainage system is functional & reliable. Learn about our current projects: bit.ly/4iSGNNh

City of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County offices will be closed on Monday, September 1st, in observance of Labor Day. Any stormwater concerns during that time can be submitted using the CLT+ App or the 311 service request form: servicerequest.charlottenc.gov/service

Join us for a Second Saturday Stream Cleanup in September (say that a few times fast!). September 13th from 10am-12pm @ 2260 Dion Ave, Charlotte, NC 28212 Let us know you’re coming: bit.ly/4mYnbZq #SecondSaturday #CharlotteVolunteers #StreamCleanup