The Mapping and Locates Division manages and provides access to critical information about Manatee County’s underground utilities. Services include utility locates, infrastructure mapping, and as-built document management. 

Utility Locates 

This service supports contractors, excavators, landscapers, and homeowners by identifying the location of public underground utilities before digging. The Locates team locates and marks approximately 5,000 miles of infrastructure including potable water, sanitary sewer, reclaimed water, fiber optics, traffic systems, and street lighting in compliance with Florida Statute 556, the Underground Facility Damage Prevention and Safety Act. Using GPS technology for precise asset location, the division also investigates any facility damage caused by excavation.  
 
To request a utility locate, call 811 or submit a ticket online at sunshine811.com. 

Utility Mapping 

This service develops and maintains the County’s enterprise-wide geographic databases for utility systems and manages the associated repository of as-built documents. Using Geographic Information System (GIS) technology, the Mapping team provides high-quality utility maps and collaborates with the Information Technology Department to create internal and public-facing applications. 

The as-built documents and an interactive map are available to access Manatee County’s utility infrastructure.