Charlotte Water has declared Mandatory Water Restrictions (Stage 2) for our service area. Visit the Drought Resources page for more information.
Published on October 15, 2026
No showers, no flushing, no brushing teeth, no coffee. That’s what just a morning without water might look like. But water also impacts everything we do, from tech and medicine to farming and travel; it's even a major driver of the economy.
Charlotte Water is proud to join communities and organizations across the country in recognizing Imagine a Day Without Water, a national day of awareness that challenges Americans to reflect on how vital water is to every aspect of life. This year on Imagine a Day Without Water, we are making sure to celebrate the people who keep our communities, economies, and societies functioning by carefully managing our most precious resource. Water powers everything we do, and reliable water isn’t just about convenience; it’s crucial to public health, economic growth and community resilience. Check out our social media for an inside look at the people who make water flow.