Bill Nicholson of Cortez fills sandbags at Manatee County’s Utilities center at 4700 66th Street West in Bradenton in advance of a storm.

How will new water meters work? “WaterWise Manatee represents a significant step forward in modernizing our county’s water infrastructure,” said Patrick Shea, the county’s utilities director.

“The water utility is funding the repairs,” county staff wrote. Manatee County officials say that an emergency repair to the Lake Manatee Dam is underway as hurricane season begins.

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) - Manatee County Utilities has issued a water off notice for a few areas in Anna Maria Island.

A precautionary boil water notice has been issued by the Manatee County Utilities Department for the north end of the island.