August 28, 2009

Charlotte, NC -- Charlotte-Mecklenburg Utilities successfully collected and treated more than 30 billion gallons of the community’s wastewater during the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2009. Plants earned performance awards while pipe crews maintained and improved the infrastructure and responded to four fewer wastewater overflows.

Wastewater overflows are still a community challenge. "Grease poured down kitchen drains caused more than half of the overflows," said Utilities spokesman Cam Coley. "Customers can help protect the environment – and their plumbing - by pouring fats, oils, and grease in a disposable jar and pitching it into the trash, instead of down the drain."

In the September water bill, customers will receive a summary of the annual wastewater report. The reports will also be posted on www.cmutilities.com under ‘Publications.’