City of Punta Gorda steps in to help senior community without water
A 55 plus community now has water after not having it for days, thanks to the city of Punta Gorda, who stepped in to help.
The Shell Creek RV resort is not technically in the city of Punta Gorda or serviced by city utilities, but when the city learned about the struggles residents were enduring, it went out to lend a hand.
The utilities department has temporarily set up a water distribution point across the street so neighbors can fill up their water jugs for basic needs.
Sun Outdoors is the company that owns Shell Creek. Heather Taylor, Regional Vice President of Operations and Sales for the company, said the water was turned back on at 8pm Monday night and was caused by a technical issue in the system, which is being resolved.
“We’re following all proper protocols and have issued a boil water notice until the samples clear,” Taylor said.
From the City of Punta Gorda:
The City of Punta Gorda has learned that the Shell Creek RV Park located at 35711 Washington Loop residents are without water and have been for several days.
The RV Park has their own well and is not serviced by the City Utilities Department and is not in the City. In an effort to assist the residents of the RV Park, the City Utilities Department has temporarily set up a water distribution point across the street from the water plant for park residents to fill up their water jugs to access water for basic needs.
For more information please contact the Water Treatment Plant at (941) 639-2057.