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Sewer main damage recovery in Bradenton Beach
The county wants to go after the parties responsible for damaging its sewer main on Avenue B to recover repair costs and related damages. Recovery could offset taxpayer-funded repair expenses.
1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Nov 18, 2026
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Cross Connection Control Manual revision (backflow testing)
The county loosened its backflow-prevention rules — moving residential testing from annual to every two years and allowing non-testable dual check valves. Residents, including a chemical engineer and veteran backflow testers, warned this risks drinking-water contamination and job losses; staff pointed to new smart-meter detection and promised to study staggered testing and shorter replacement cycles.
5 mentions (5 this month)Last discussed Oct 20, 2026