Overview
C-MUD: Catawba Pump Station is an operational distribution pump station in Charlotte, North Carolina, supporting water supply for the Catawba River service area.
C-MUD: Catawba Pump Station is a distribution pump station located in Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States. It serves as a critical node in the regional water distribution network, moving treated water from the Catawba River supply to residential and commercial customers. The facility is classified under NAICS 221310 (Water Supply and Irrigation Systems) and operates under the regulatory oversight of the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality. The pump station's technical specifications are not detailed in available records, but typical distribution pump stations in this region feature multiple electric motor-driven centrifugal pumps with backup diesel generators. The facility likely operates under the Safe Drinking Water Act and state-level water allocation permits, with regular inspections for mechanical and electrical safety compliance. Charlotte's water system serves over 1 million people, making this station part of a large-scale urban infrastructure network. Environmental significance includes maintaining water pressure for fire protection and ensuring continuous potable water delivery. The station's location near the Catawba River watershed requires adherence to stormwater management and spill prevention regulations. As part of a growing metropolitan area, the facility supports both residential growth and industrial demand, with redundancy provided by interconnected pump stations in the C-MUD system.
Environmental context
The Catawba Pump Station operates within the Catawba River basin, a critical water source for the Charlotte metropolitan area. Local environmental regulations require compliance with the Clean Water Act and state-level water withdrawal permits to protect aquatic habitats and downstream flows. The station's infrastructure includes spill containment measures and backup power systems to prevent service interruptions during extreme weather events, which are increasingly common in the region.
Frequently asked questions
The pump station is located at 12548 Pump Station Road, Charlotte, North Carolina 28216, in Mecklenburg County.
It is a distribution pump station that moves treated water from the Catawba River supply into the Charlotte water distribution system for residential, commercial, and fire protection use.
The facility is part of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Utility Department (C-MUD) system, which manages water and wastewater services for the Charlotte region.
The station operates under the Safe Drinking Water Act, North Carolina water allocation permits, and local mechanical/electrical safety codes enforced by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality.
It provides critical pressure and flow to the distribution network, ensuring continuous water supply for over 1 million residents and supporting fire protection demands in the Charlotte area.
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