MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — Part of Manatee County’s long-term water plan calls for taking drinking water from the Peace River.
It comes at a critical time, as the county has seen an increase in water consumption because of rapid growth in the area.
What You Need To Know
- According to county officials, it’s part of a long-term plan. Starting in 2036, the county would take five million gallons of water a day from the river
- Other counties already get their drinking water from the Peace River, and because of increased demand, Manatee County moved up its timeline by a year
- While environmental groups worry about future affects, the county says a new water source is essential to keep drinking water flowing
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