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

Engineering Services Manager - Bruce Bullert

Bruce Bullert Engineering Services Manager

Operations Supervisor - Denise Caruthers

Denise Caruthers Operations Supervisor

Gina Gentile Business Service Manager

Ken Stecher Operations Manager

Public Relations Manager - Caroline Wannall

Caroline Wannall Public Relations Manager

Department News

Valdiva Street Closed

April 17, 2024 3:42 pm

The roadway in front of 123 Valdiva St. is currently closed. This temporary closure is necessary due to a collapsed manhole.