Manatee County Wastewater Division

Central Wastewater Laboratory

Central Wastewater Laboratory

Providing analytical services to the Southwest Water Reclamation Facility, the North Water Reclamation Facility, the Industrial Compliance section, the Solid Waste section, and to a limited extent, the Water Treatment Facility, as well as the Natural Resources Department. read on Central Wastewater Laboratory

Down the Drain

Down the Drain

When your water goes down the drain that's the end of it, right? Actually, that's just the beginning! An intricate network of pipes, manholes, and pumping stations carry wastewater away from your home to a wastewater treatment plant where it can be cleaned. read on Down the Drain

How Your Treatment Plants Work

How Your Treatment Plants Work

Wastewater treatment plants are designed to do one thing - clean dirty water. Manatee County treatment plants rank as some of the best in the state. read on How Your Treatment Plants Work

Protecting Our Community

Protecting Our Community

Manatee County's wastewater systems are vital to protecting both our water resources and our community's health. These systems are a last line of defense against water pollution. read on Protecting Our Community

Your Wastewater Treatment System

Your Wastewater Treatment System

Manatee County operates three wastewater treatment plants that serve the southwest, southeast, and north portions of the county. Our system serves virtually the entire urban area of unincorporated Manatee County and the cities of Bradenton Beach, Holmes Beach, Anna Maria, and the town of Longboat Key. read on Your Wastewater Treatment System