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

Engineering Services Manager - Bruce Bullert

Bruce Bullert Engineering Services Manager

Ken Stecher Operations Manager

Operations Supervisor - Denise Caruthers

Denise Caruthers Operations Supervisor

Department News

Mucking and Gutting Guide for Flood Recovery

Oct. 2, 2024 10:38 am

Following the recent flooding, Charlotte County advises residents to safely begin the mucking and gutting process as the first step toward rebuilding their homes. This phase involves removing water-damaged belongings, tearing out compromised construction materials, and preparing the home for mold treatment.