Citing WPTV’s most recent coverage on water contamination with the Riviera Beach Special Utility District, a group is organizing to ask city leaders for changes.
WPTV Reporter Ethan Stein uncovered a notice claiming Riviera Beach’s Special Utility District, which serves people living in Riviera Beach and surrounding areas, is suspected of breaking various laws related to water quality 189 times and having over 100 samples test positive for indicators of human or animal waste.
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This came after our news team found about 15 other violations assessed by the Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County in previous notices, 13 of which resulted in an $800,000 fine from the health department.
Tonight will be the first time people are organizing after water issues have plagued the city’s utility for years.
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