Welcome to WaterWatch on Lake Wateree!
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Located between Charlotte, NC and Columbia, SC, Lake Wateree is the last in series of reservoirs on the Catawba River. A mere three years ago the Catawba was named America's "Most Endangered River" by American Rivers based on water resources constraints, and in 2010, the Southern Environmental Law Center called the Catawba River one of the southeast's "Most Endangered Places" for the same reason. A new report from the Union of Concerned Scientists finds that the Catawba River basin, a once-thought abundant supply of water, is experiencing high water-supply stress - the 5 to 19 Billion gallons of water per year used for cooling by power plants. The report finds that water used to cool power plants that generate electricity are stressing freshwater resources around the U.S, and identifies the Catawba River as one of the 25 most stressed watersheds in the nation.
 This website is designed to be a place to learn about the monitoring efforts taking place on Lake Wateree, as well as a place to connect with other concerned stakeholders, learn about water quality, and get involved!
Be sure to view the "Useful Links and Info" page for new Lake Wateree information, under Wateree Related Information
Monthly Sampling Report - May sampling report now available in 2012 folder on Monthly Reports page.
Quarterly Sampling Report - The 4th quarter report, including reference both the Sediment Study and Sampling can be found on the Monthly Reports page, under "2011".
2011 Annual Report - The 2011 report of Water Watch activity on the lake is now available on the Monthly Reports page, along with an executive summary. |
Our Mission: To continuously monitor elements of water quality to protect, preserve and defend the environmental health and habitat of Lake Wateree, so as to sustain its wildlife and provide for the needs of its human residents and the general public.
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