Charlotte Talks: Safety And Quality Of Charlotte’s Drinking Water / Mosquito Control In Carolinas

A look at the work that goes into keeping Charlotte tap water safe and at some of the challenges in doing so. Then, mosquitos love our city and we hear about research to predict where mosquito-borne diseases will occur.

Part One: Charlotte’s Drinking Water Quality

We don’t think much about it when we turn on the tap, but there’s a lot that goes into making sure the water we drink is safe. Our water supply, which comes from Mountain Island Lake and Lake Norman is treated and tested for 150 contaminants before it reaches households and businesses – as many as one million users a day…

Charlotte Talks: Safety And Quality Of Charlotte’s Drinking Water / Mosquito Control In Carolinas