Sewer Master Plan

In October 2016, Charlotte County Utilities began developing its CCSMP, which is a road map for future development of sewer and wastewater systems in Charlotte County.  Our goal is to collaboratively develop and prepare an implementation plan for an affordable, reliable, and efficient collection and treatment system for a sustainable environment.

Sewer Master Plan Report
Executive Summary

Systems for Our Citizens and Future Generations

• Develop infrastructure to handle future development and maintain existing communities
• Prioritize opportunities to conserve water and increase reclaimed water use

• Reduce excess nutrients generated by septic systems to protect Charlotte Harbor's ecological and economical values
• Create healthier communities by collecting and processing waste at central facilities instead of individual sites

• Identify cooperative funding sources and flexible payment options for residents and business owners
• Recommend efficient projects that improve property values and minimize capital, operations and maintenance costs

Resources

• Septic Effluent Transport to Charlotte Harbor Pre- and Post-Septic to Sewer Conversion (11/19/19)
• Septic-to-Sewer Water Quality Review (10/29/19)
• Update & RESTORE Act Prioritization (05/16/17)
• Charlotte Harbor Water Quality Assessment 12/13/16)
• Master Plan Stakeholder Presentation (12/5/16)
• Septic Tank Research Presentation (03/08/16)

• Charlotte Sun: Water Quality a Longtime County Focus Area (12/19/19)
• Charlotte Sun: Improving Water Quality is a Critical Task (5/1/19)
• Charlotte Sun: Environmental Stewardship Fuels Economy (12/06/17)
• Charlotte Sun: Sewer Plan a Milestone for Charlotte Harbor (11/29/17)
• Charlotte Sun: Charlotte OKs Sewer Master Plan (11/22/17)
• Charlotte Sun: Sewer Plan Aims to Protect Charlotte Harbor (08/30/17)
• Charlotte Sun: Sewer Master Plan Prompts Questions (05/16/17)
• Harbor Style: What's the H2O (04/01/17)
• Charlotte Sun: Study Selects Sewer Target Areas (03/01/17)
• Charlotte Sun: Charlotte County to Unveil Finance Method (02/20/17)
• Charlotte Sun: WMU to Study Charlotte's Water Quality (01/25/17)
• Charlotte Sun: A Life on the Water (01/05/17)
• Charlotte Sun: Greatest Challenges & Priorities (01/01/17)
• Charlotte Sun: Reconsider Sewers on Manasota Key (12/30/16)
• Charlotte Sun: All Should Shoulder Sewer Upgrade Costs (12/24/16)
• Charlotte Sun: Necessity of Sewers Made Clear (12/18/16)
• Charlotte Sun: Charlotte Stakeholders Preview Sewer Master Plan (12/09/16)
• Charlotte Sun: County Lays Groundwork for Sewer Master Plan (10/19/16)
• Charlotte Sun: Work Begins on Sewer Master Plan (10/16/16)

• Charlotte Harbor Water Quality Assessment Report (12/13/16)
• E & W Spring Lakes Water Quality Review (6/27/13)

• Utilities Department 2016 Annual Report
• Utilities Department Wastewater Services Area 1 (2010)

Partners

• Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute

• Jones Edmunds
• Giffels Webster
• Raftelis Financial Consultants

Outreach

• If you would like a presentation for your association, civic group or club, email CCUPR@CharlotteCountyFL.gov.

• CCSMP Overview
• Septic Tank Impacts
• Environmental Concerns
• Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal Systems
• Septic Systems Contribution to Phosphorus in Shallow Groundwater

• National Estuary Program: See CHNEP.org for Aug-Sept meeting agendas
• Realtor Outreach: See Flyer for dates & times
• 06/06/17: Handout - Charlotte DeSoto Building Industry Assn.
• 01/09/17: Stakeholder Work Session