Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services manages runoff, reduces flooding risks, and protects water quality across the City of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County. Engage with us through stormwater RFPs and other city contracts for bid opportunities.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services is a joint municipal/county stormwater utility that includes the City of Charlotte, the surrounding towns of Cornelius, Davidson, Huntersville, Matthews, Mint Hill, and Pineville and Mecklenburg County. Storm Water Services works year-round to manage residents’ drainage and flooding concerns, monitoring surface waters for pollutants, and educating residents about flood safety, pollution prevention, and volunteer opportunities. Businesses can partner with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services through government drainage contracts and drainage maintenance contracts. Explore the city of Charlotte bid opportunities to contribute to repairing and replacing drainage infrastructure, restoring eroded streams and floodplains, mapping floodplains, and managing floodplain development.

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction
Project consists of lining 556 LF of 42 inch CMP and 131 LF of 15 inch RCP with CIPP. Eight existing drainage structures will be removed and replaced and two additional structures will be added. 221 LF of 15″ RCP will be removed and replaced. Chemical grouting joint repair will also be installed at approx. 15 locations throughout the 42″ CMP.

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction
Asset Management performed an inspection of the dual 72-inch CMP beneath N Hoskins Road in May 2024. Several holes with visible soil were observed during the inspection. Severe road settlement was also noted above the culvert. The City intends to replace 105LF of duel 72” CMP with 105LF of 11’x8” RCBC; add (2) Non-standard headwalls; add 120 LF of 54” RCP; remove 21LF 36” RCP; add (2) DCBs; Add (1) CB; replace approx. 253LF of 12” sewer; replace approx. 120LF 8” Sewer; replace (4) sewer manholes; Add/replace approx. 382LF 2’6” C&G; asphalt replacement

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction
Project initiated due to several holes and corrosion in the existing 16.25’x9.5’ elliptical pipe. Cracks in the headwalls were also observed. The City intends to replace 81LF 16.25’x9.5’ elliptical pipe with 81LF of 14’x9’ RCBC; add (2) Non-standard headwalls; add 213 LF of 24” RCP; replace 56LF of 15” RCP; add (3) CBs; Add (2) JBs; plug and fill approx. 220LF of 18” RCP; Add/replace approx. 600LF 2’6” C&G; channel grading; asphalt replacement.

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction
The storm drainage improvement project is for the area in and around Hill Street. The construction project boundaries are Tryon Street to the southeast, Trade Street to the northeast, South Cedar Street and West 1st Street to the north, and Palmer Street to the southwest. The project includes storm drainage improvements that reduce house and street flooding or will repair failing infrastructure.

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction
The Shade Valley Pond Repairs project was initiated in order to relieve the City of significant efforts and costs of ongoing pond maintenance. Proposed improvements to the pond are intended to address nuisance vegetation, increase storage capacity, address geese issues, and enhance the overall aesthetics of the pond. Goals are to restore pond to “below normal pool” volumes via dredging of forebay and main pool to increase water quality function and remove available nutrients contributing to duckweed and algal blooms. The entirety of the pond and littoral shelf will be replanted with wetland plantings and trees to enhance aesthetics and decrease attractiveness of pond to geese. Geese preventative measures are proposed to establish plantings.

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction
The purpose and need for this construction project is to improve the storm drainage infrastructure (i.e. pipe systems and culverts) to reduce flooding and to enhance degraded stream reaches to reduce erosion and improve water quality. This project is located near the intersection of Camp Greene Street and Freedom Drive.

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction
The need for this construction project is to improve the storm drainage infrastructure (i.e. pipe systems and culverts) to reduce flooding and to enhance degraded stream reaches to reduce erosion and improve water quality. This project is under review. Location and project details will be provided after the review is complete.

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction
The purpose and need for this construction project is to improve the storm drainage infrastructure (i.e. pipe systems and culverts) to reduce flooding and to enhance degraded stream reaches to reduce erosion and improve water quality. This project is under review. Location and project details will be provided after review is complete.

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction
This project is bordered by Rama Road to the north, McAlpine Creek to the south, Monroe Road to the east and Burlwood Road to the west. The drainage system consists of open channel and closed pipe systems underneath City maintained roads. This was previously identified as a major capital project from the watershed ranking prioritization process with a score of 54 of 100. The ranking protocol identifies 30 structures that experience flooding in the 100-year storm event and 16 roads that experience transverse overtopping events that do not meet current standards. A holistic project is needed to cost beneficially address the drainage system issues.

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction
The project is bounded by the Park Rd Shopping Center to the South, Park Rd to the West, Arbor Lane to the North and Little Sugar Creek to the East. The project involves storm drainage improvements along Reece Rd primarily with some improvements in intersections with Park Rd and Arbor Lane.

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction
The purpose and need for this construction project is to improve the storm drainage infrastructure (i.e. pipe systems and culverts) to reduce flooding and to enhance degraded stream reaches to reduce erosion and improve water quality. This project is under review. Location and project details will be provided after review is complete.
The Valleybrook SDIP includes the design and construction of needed improvements in the Valleybrook Storm Drainage Improvement Project (SDIP) area. The improvements include CMP culvert replacements and associated channel improvements. The Valleybrook SDIP is bordered by Folger Drive to the north, Sardis Lane to the south, Ramsgate Road to the west and Carosan Lane to the east. This project area is within a drainage area of approximately 450 acres.