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Charlotte Water’s ambitious plan to divert 33 million gallons daily from the Catawba River to the Rocky River basin is on hold—thanks to a new state budget that pauses all new water transfers until 2028. The delay gives time for a major UNC-Chapel Hill study to assess North Carolina’s long-term water needs amid population growth and environmental concerns. While environmental groups welcome the pause, urging smarter water conservation and reuse, Charlotte Water worries the halt could jeopardize its ability to meet rising demand as the city expands. This moment underscores the urgent balance between growth and sustainable water management.

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