Charlotte County is opening its doors to the inner workings of its water management facilities with a series of guided public tours. Offering a behind-the-scenes look, the Charlotte County Utilities Department hopes to educate locals on how they process drinking water and treat wastewater, while showcasing their role in supporting the region’s health and development, as mentioned on the county’s official website.
First up, the West Port Water Reclamation Facility at 15005 Cattle Dock Road, Port Charlotte, FL, will welcome visitors on Wednesday, Jan. 21, from 10 a.m. to Noon. An opportunity for residents to get an inside look at the journey of water reclamation awaits, as announced in a recent county statement.
Following the same pattern, the Rotonda Water Reclamation Facility at 3740 Kendall Road, Rotonda West, invites the community for a walk-through on Wednesday, Feb. 18, between the same hours. Then, the Burnt Store Water Treatment and Reclamation Facility at 17430 Burnt Store Road, Punta Gorda, opens its doors on Wednesday, March 11, and the Peace River Water Treatment Facility at 8998 SW County Road, Arcadia, completes the lineup on Wednesday, March 25. The latter extends the invitation until 12:30 p.m., extending a half-hour longer than the previous engagements…