Ackerman Wastewater Expansion

Project Description

The Ackerman Municipal Services Benefit Unit (MSBU) was approved in November 2019. It includes construction of a wastewater collection system to service approximately 1,300 properties with sewer service, new water service lines and a vacuum station that will provide sewer collection for the wastewater system. The project is divided into four zones and a low-pressure sewer (LPS) section.

• Information about decisions made by the Charlotte County Commission that affect residents within the MSBU will be shared as it becomes available.
• The Commission is scheduled to discuss the Ackerman MSBU during a meeting on September 15, 2026.
• Watch the Commission's workshop meeting held on May 19, 2026.

Learn how MSBUs work at Charlotte County.

For questions about the Ackerman MSBU, contact the Capital Projects Office:

Phone: 941.764.4560
Email: S2S@CharlotteCountyFL.gov.

Project Location

Throughout the Ackerman Avenue neighborhood in Port Charlotte. 

Project Impacts

During construction, residents may experience noise, dust, lane closures or detours, impacts to road conditions, reduced access to driveways or sidewalks and the presence of construction crews and equipment in the area. Utility service interruptions will be communicated in advance and are temporary. We appreciate your patience and cooperation.

Septic system inspection notices are managed by the Florida Department of Health. Visit their website for more information. For information about maintaining a septic system, visit the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.

Latest Updates

• Construction of the vacuum station located at 18330 Ackerman Ave. is complete.

Zone 1

• Zone 1 connections were completed on March 13, 2025.

Zone 2

• On-lot sewer connections are 95% complete.
• Water line replacement and sewer main installation is complete.

Zone 3

• The Board of County Commission approved Forsberg Construction, Inc. as the contractor for Zone 3. Forsberg will install water and sewer infrastructure in this area. After the infrastructure is in place, plumbing contractors will be procured to complete residential connections. 

Zone 4

• The Board of County Commission approved Forsberg Construction, Inc. as the contractor for Zone 4. Forsberg will install water and sewer infrastructure in this area. After the infrastructure is in place, plumbing contractors will be procured to complete residential connections. 
• Sewer main infrastructure is 90% complete.

Low-pressure sewer (LPS)

• The Board of County Commission approved Forsberg Construction, Inc. as the contractor for the LPS area. Forsberg will install water and sewer infrastructure. After the infrastructure is in place, plumbing contractors will be procured to complete residential connections. 
• Properties south of the Ackerman Waterway will be served with low-pressure sewer infrastructure, as the waterway prevents a vacuum sewer system from collecting wastewater.
• Water main infrastructure is 50% complete. 

Budget

Resident Assessments, Florida Department of Environmental Protection State Revolving Funds, EPA Grants, RESTORE, Utility Repair and Replacement Funds.

Schedule

Supporting Materials

• Estimated Connections Schedule
• Construction Map
• List of Septic Contractors Provided by the Florida Department of Health
• FAQ's
• Septic-to-Sewer Water Quality Review
• Assessment Roll
• Installation Agreement Letter
• Installation Agreement Example