Utilities Department

Mission: To provide safe, reliable drinking water, reclaimed water and wastewater service for the enrichment of the community.

If you have a water or sewer emergency, please call us day or night at 941.764.4300 or toll-free 800.524.3494 if out of the area. We have a 24/7 response service.

Regular customer service phone hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Monday–Friday (except holidays).

Utilities customer payment center is open at the Murdock Administration Center, 18500 Murdock Circle, B109, in Port Charlotte, Monday–Friday 9 a.m., to 4 p.m. (except holidays).

View the draft Design Compliance Standards and Cross-Connection Control and Backflow Prevention Manual.

Dave Watson

Utilities Director

Dave Watson serves as the director of Utilities and oversees all divisions, staffing and projects.

Resources

Utility Map Book

Publications

Utilities Annual Report 2023

Potable Water Master Plan

Sewer Master Plan

Department Staff

Dave Watson Utilities Director

Public Relations Manager - Caroline Wannall

Caroline Wannall Public Relations Manager

Gina Gentile Business Service Manager

Engineering Services Manager - Bruce Bullert

Bruce Bullert Engineering Services Manager

Ken Stecher Operations Manager

Operations Supervisor - Denise Caruthers

Denise Caruthers Operations Supervisor

Department News

Atwater Street Closed

May 16, 2024 4:46 pm

Atwater St. south of the Hillsborough Blvd. intersection will be closed starting at 7 a.m. Thursday, May 23 through Friday, June 7. Detour signs will be in place to aid in travel through this area. Travelers are encouraged to choose an alternate route when possible.

Finance Committee Meeting Set for May 23

May 16, 2024 3:14 pm

The Charlotte County Finance Committee has scheduled a meeting at 2:30 p.m. on May 23.