SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) – In the biggest bypass of 2025, 1.7 million gallons of wastewater ended up in the Manatee River.
The bypass happened on Sept. 8 and has been causing concern within the community.
According to a report by the city of Bradenton, the water was partially treated. The report says an operator was performing a routine plant check and noticed overflowing solids from one of their clarifiers and filters…