More than 1 million gallons of partially treated sewage released into Manatee River
More than 1 million gallons of partially treated sewage was released into the Manatee River on Tuesday, the state reported.
According to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, filters at a water treatment plant at 1800 First St. W. became clogged at about 2 p.m. The system was bypassed for cleaning and normal operations resumed at about 6 p.m.
Roughly 1.1 million gallons of partially treated wastewater were released into the Manatee River, the state said. Water samples are being taken.