Extensive treatment and disinfection by the wastewater treatment plant ensure that public health and environmental quality are protected. A multi-stage treatment process eliminates pathogens (solids, organics, and viruses), but the reclaimed water still retains nitrogen, phosphorus, and other nutrients that work as fertilizers to enhance ...

The Wastewater Compliance Office provides oversight and public guidance for any type of actual or contemplated discharge to Manatee County's sanitary sewer and water reclamation facilities.

Jan 16, 2024 · Crews at the County’s water treatment facility are completing work on an innovative new filter system as part of the Lake Manatee Ultrafiltration Upgrade Project. The project replaces the existing surface water media filters (installed in the 1960s and 70s) with new submerged ultrafiltration membranes.

The Manatee County Utilities Department provides drinking water services to over 320,000 residents in unincorporated Manatee County and the cities of Bradenton Beach, Holmes Beach and Anna Maria. Our goal is to be "always on, always safe, always affordable."

The assessment results are available on the FDEP Source Water Assessment and Protection Program Website or they can be obtained from the Manatee County Water Purification Plant at (941) 746-3020. The County has taken stringent measures to protect these water sources.

Manatee County Water System Odor and Taste Related Aesthetic Issues. Produced by the Manatee County Water Treatment Plant Quality Control Laboratory. The odor and taste of drinking water are often the primary characteristics upon which consumers base their judgment of the water quality.

Manatee County (County) owns and operates the Southwest Water Reclamation Facility (SWWRF), which is an advanced wastewater treatment facility permitted to treat 15 million gallons per day (mgd) at an annual average day flow (AADF).

The Manatee County Procurement Division provides notice of its intent to award a contract with PCL Construction, Inc. for the provision of Design Build Services for Lake Manatee Water Treatment Plant Alum Sludge Dewatering System .

Jun 1, 2024 · This charge covers the cost of operating the wastewater collection system and variable costs at the three Wastewater Treatment Plants, such as chemicals and electricity. Residential and Non-Residential – Individual Meters: $6.27. Retail is …

The Manatee County Utilities Department makes a commitment daily to provide the highest quality drinking water to the residents of Manatee County, Sarasota County and cities served. The 2023 Annual Report Card presents information on drinking water, water conservation rebate programs, water consumption, water rates, the cross connection control ...