Residents toured the Burnt Store Water Reclamation Facility in Punta Gorda to learn more about its ability to handle Charlotte County’s rapid growth. Currently operating at 75–85% capacity, staff say they’re confident in maintaining state compliance until a planned expansion, set to increase capacity to 1 million gallons per day—is completed over the next two years. While the facility staff earned praise for their dedication, residents raised ongoing concerns about developer impact fees and whether county commissioners are providing adequate support for future infrastructure needs.
