Charlotte Stormwater Blog

Practical stormwater tips, compliance, and repair guides for Charlotte-area properties.

DMUE (Drainage Maintenance Utility Easement): Why Access Matters for Safety, Compliance, and Flood Prevention

Sep 11, 2025 4 min read

A recent detention basin visit in Charlotte highlighted a key truth: DMUE access isn’t just paperwork—it keeps inspectors safe, prevents flooding, and helps owners stay compliant with Charlotte’s PCSO.

Storm Drainage Systems: Inlets, Pipes, Catch Basins, and Maintenance

Dec 20, 2023 3 min read

How storm drainage systems collect and convey runoff, common failure points we see in Charlotte, and the maintenance steps that prevent flooding and property damage.

What Is a Storm? Recurrence Intervals and Why “100-Year” Doesn’t Mean What You Think

Dec 20, 2023 2 min read

Plain-English definitions of storms, how engineers use recurrence intervals (1-, 10-, 100-year), and why probabilities matter for drainage design and flood risk.

Charlotte Stormwater is Live — Inspections, Maintenance & Retrofits

Dec 19, 2023 1 min read

CharlotteStormwater.com is now live—your local resource for SCM/BMP inspections, drainage maintenance, retrofits, and help responding to Notices of Maintenance Required.