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Charlotte County approves temporary bulk‑water agreement to help Punta Gorda address seasonal supply limits
Summary
The Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners on Nov. 12 approved a temporary interlocal bulk‑water agreement that allows the City of Punta Gorda to purchase up to 0.5 million gallons per day while the city addresses seasonal supply restrictions.
The Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners on Nov. 12 approved a temporary interlocal bulk‑water agreement that lets the City of Punta Gorda buy up to 0.5 million gallons per day from county supplies while the city resolves seasonal restrictions on its well field.
Dave Watson, the county’s utilities director, told commissioners the agreement is intended to prevent development delays in the Punta Gorda service area caused by seasonal limits the city faces from South Florida Water Management District restrictions. Watson presented historical average daily usage and a projection showing county system averages rising to roughly 15.4 million gallons per day by 2031; the proposed temporary purchase would sit…
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