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Utilities

Sarasota County has approximately 74,000 water connections, 57,000 sewer connections and 3,000 reuse connections. Our water service began in 1975 and include:

  • wells along University Parkway (six wells mixed with Manatee County water);
  • wells on the T. Mabry Carlton Jr. Reserve (which includes our treatment plant that uses electro dialysis reversal processing);  
  • Venice Gardens well fields (which includes our treatment plant that uses reverse osmosis processing); and
  • purchased water from Manatee County and Peace River/Manatee Regional Water Supply Authority.

Sarasota County’s sewer services began in 1988. We have eight wastewater treatment plants.

Frequently Asked Questions (click on a question to view the answer)

Can I have my bill taken directly out of my checking account or savings account?

May I pay either online or by the phone?

How do I check water and sewer availability in my area?

Who can I contact to connect to new water or sewer service?

Who do contractors contact to set new meters for new construction?

Who do I call for a pool fill adjustment after resurfacing work?

Can I get an adjustment for new sod on my property?

How do I make a citizen’s complaint for watering restrictions?

Who do I call for an adjustment for a very high water bill?

My backflow assembly is leaking.

Do I need to test my backflow device every year?

Why do seasonal residents pay a base charge year-round?

What is the $1.70 billing charge that shows up on my statement?


en Espanol (Spanish): 941-861-6734

Utilities Call Center: 941-861-6790

TTY/TDD: 941-861-0620

Fax: 941-861-0603  or  941-861-6780

 
 

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