Public input sought regarding Charlotte Water interbasin transfer request
Charlotte Water filed a notice of its intent to request an increase from 33 million gallons per day (MGD) up to 63 MGD regarding the water it transfers from the Catawba River Basin to the Rocky River Basin, a tributary of the Yadkin/Pee Dee River. Here are a few concerns that our local governments have:
- Transferring water from the Catawba River Basin reduces future growth opportunities for local communities in our region.
- Reducing the flow of the Catawba River potentially causes greater concentrations of pollutants in the river.
- Increasing IBTs further deplete our water supply levels during drought conditions.
- IBTs of this magnitude subsidize growth in other areas using the limited resources of the Catawba River.
A series of public meetings have been held, with the next meeting slated for July 29, 6-8 p.m., at Dutchman Creek Middle School (4757 Mt Gallant Rd, Rock Hill, SC 29732). If you would like to attend virtually, or if you would like to view past meetings, please visit charlottewateribt.org.
Want to submit feedback?
Questions and comments can be emailed to Charlotte Water at IBTProject@charlottenc.gov. Comments will be received for this phase of feedback until August 30, 2024.
