environment
Sewage spill off Torrence Chapel Estates Circle
May 29. [UPDATED May 30] Roughly 460 gallons of sewage spilled into Lake Norman from a damaged pipe on Torrence Chapel Estates Circle on Saturday, according to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services (CMSWS). A “No Swimming” advisory is in effect on Knox Cove. [New] CMSWS on Tuesday morning said the no swim advisory remains in effect. […]
Reverse fishing at Blythe Landing
May 5. The Lake Norman Marine Commission and Duke Energy received a shipment of sterile grass carp Thursday and dumped it straight into Lake Norman. The sterile carp can eat up to three times their body weight in hydrilla—invasive aquatic weeds—every day. The number of fish introduced each year is based on surveys of weed […]
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services hosts ‘Creek Week’
March 21. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services and its partners are hosting a series of events March 18-25 to take a closer look “Into the Waters,” according to a CMSWS press release today. There will be more than 20 educational and volunteer opportunities available for all ages including: —Make a rain barrel —Clean a stream near […]
Public hearing for Colonial water treatment plant application
Dec. 7. NC Department of Environmental Quality will hold a public hearing on Colonial Pipeline’s permit application for a permanent water treatment plant in Huntersville near the gasoline spill. While the date and location has not been set, it will likely be in mid-to-late January at CPCC’s Huntersville auditorium, according to NC Sen. Natasha Marcus. […]
Wastewater spill on Belle Isle
Oct. 26. Charlotte Water crews responded to a wastewater spill near 17311 Belle Isle Drive yesterday. An estimated 93 gallons reached Lake Norman out of 370 gallons that spilled. What happened A cement truck accidentally damaged a low pressure pipe causing the overflow. Crews were able to vacuum most of it and return it to […]
Update: No swimming advisory lifted on Lake Davidson
July 10. A no swimming advisory has been lifted for a cove on Lake Davidson after results from routine water quality monitoring revealed elevated bacteria levels. There was not a sewage spill. Lake Davidson is separated by I-77 from Lake Norman. The elevated bacteria levels are most likely associated with natural conditions and high temperatures, […]
Wastewater spill near Holiday Lane
July 9. Charlotte Water crews responded to a wastewater overflow near 20109 Holiday Lane in Cornelius last night. An estimated 515 gallons reached a cove east of I-77. The overflow was caused by debris clogging pumps at a wastewater lift station, not underground cable installation,
No swimming advisory will be lifted today after 5th spill this year
June 17. By Dave Yochum. A no-swim advisory for a cove that lies between Meta Road and Natalie Road will be lifted today after 600 gallons of raw sewage spilled into the lake Wednesday. Charlotte Water confirmed the spill was due to a cable sub-contractor. Typically any negative impacts to water quality dissipate within 24 […]
No. 5: Another sewage spill, this one on Meta
June 16. By Dave Yochum. There’s been another sewage spill into the lake—this one involving 600 gallons that reached a cove off Meta Road. Charlotte Water confirmed the spill was due to a cable sub-contractor. A no-swimming advisory has been issued. At 9 this morning workers were digging up and down Meta, including directly in […]
Celebrate Earth Day Saturday at Davidson Farmers Market
April 22. The Town of Davidson is digging in for Earth Day. Activities at the Farmers Market on Saturday April 23 include music by Papa Grey Beard, cooking demonstrations and information on how to have a wildlife-friendly yard. There will also be free native pollinator plants and seeds, not to mention information on solar power, […]
