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941.743.1200
18500 Murdock Circle
Port Charlotte, FL 33948

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Utilities Department

APWA Accreditation

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. MondayFriday (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.


Utilities Director - Dave Watson

Dave Watson

Utilities Director

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

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Department News

Boil Water Notice in Effect July 25 – Burnt Store Marina Service Area News Image

Boil Water Notice in Effect July 25 – Burnt Store Marina Service Area

July 25, 2024 10:52 pm

The Charlotte County Utilities Department has declared a precautionary boil water notice for a portion of the Burnt Store Marina service area due to a water main break. The affected customers will remain under a boil water notice until further notice.

Affected Customers:

3960 through 5020 Key Largo Ln.

5051 through 6051 Key Largo Cir.

5000 through 5071 Sable Key Cir.

1300 through 1321 Marathon Way

3855 through 5071 Cape Cole Blvd.

4011 through 4081 Cobia Estates Dr.

Total of 141 service connections.

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Charlotte County Utilities Lowers Water Pressure in the Burnt Store Service Area

Charlotte County Utilities Lowers Water Pressure in the Burnt Store Service Area

July 10, 2024 4:57 pm

Charlotte County Utilities has lowered the water pressure in the Burnt Store Service area for system maintenance until further notice.

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Charlotte County Utilities Reminds Residents of Water Conservation Measures

Charlotte County Utilities Reminds Residents of Water Conservation Measures

May 30, 2024 2:48 pm

The Charlotte County Utilities Department reminds residents of year-round water conservation measures. Due to the extreme heat and lack of rain we are seeing higher water usage for irrigation. Compared to last year we are averaging a million gallons more of usage per day. Without a reduction in water demands, we may be required to reduce pressure within the system to maintain storage levels.

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