Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSOs)

Charlotte Water (CLTWater) collects wastewater from approximately 299,991 homes and businesses throughout the county. Wastewater is collected and directed (via gravity flow supported by sewage lift stations) to one of six CLTWater wastewater treatment plants. Charlotte Water successfully collects and treats 99.9 percent of the more than 31 billion gallons of wastewater the community produced each year. CLTWater responds to and clears sanitary sewer overflows (SSOs) in our community.

Annual Wastewater Report Archive

These archived documents are maintained for historical, research, or recordkeeping purposes only.

The annual wastewater report for the fiscal year 2027 (July 2026 – June 2027) will be online by September 2027. Past wastewater reports:

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