MOORESVILLE, N.C. — Mooresville could be the next town to request to pull more water from the Catawba River, our partners at the Morganton News Herald reported.
[ Catawba Riverkeeper calls Charlotte Water request for river water ‘irresponsible’ ]
The town notified the state about its intent to request a new transfer amount.
Now, Mooresville can pull 9.5 million gallons per day from the river.
The town wants to increase that by 3 million gallons.
Charlotte’s water treatment center is in the process of requesting a new transfer amount.
However, neighbors and local leaders along the river are worried about low water levels because the water would never return to the Catawba.
VIDEO: Catawba Riverkeeper calls Charlotte Water request for river water ‘irresponsible’
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