Through massive investments in stormwater-control projects in Charlotte, North Carolina, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services utility is proactively taking steps to mitigate the flooding that used to plague parts of the fast-growing city and the surrounding county.
The utility — actually comprised of two joint organizations, Charlotte Storm Water Services, which serves the city of Charlotte, and the Mecklenburg County Storm Water Services, which serves the county and six surrounding towns — also is charged with protecting the Catawba River from contaminants in stormwater runoff. The 224-mile-long river is a vital artery that serves as the primary drainage center for the
