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Charlotte Water Rates, Drought, and Stowe Facility

Cornelius

Summary

Charlotte Water's rate increase amounts to $4.41 or less a month for most customers, the region remains in Stage 2 drought restrictions, and a new treatment facility comes online November 19 — the first in nearly 40 years.

At a glance

Total mentions
1
Last 30 days
1

Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 5, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

Most customers will see their water bill rise by $4.41 a month or less under the 5.74% increase.

✅Who benefits

All 1.3 million regional water customers, including Cornelius residents getting faster leak response from the Huntersville facility.

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