Manatee County Utilities says full service is restored; boil water notice expected to last 24 to 48 hours

BRADENTON BEACH, Fla. (WWSB) - A planned water main tie-in in Manatee County ran into unexpected problems, extending a scheduled water shut-off in Cortez and on Anna Maria Island longer than planned.Manatee County Utilities said full water service was restored to all impacted areas as of 1:30 p.m. Friday.Manatee County Utilities scheduled a temporary water service interruption beginning at 9 p.m. Thursday to complete the water main tie-in.During the work, the contractor encountered unexpected challenges with pipe alignment. The utility said additional restraints were needed to safely secure the large water main before pressure was restored to the system. ORIGINAL COVERAGE | Water shutoff on Coquina Beach extends into second day, closing some businesses“During the water main tie-in, the contractor encountered unexpected challenges with pipe alignment that required additional work to safely secure the line,” said Nickolas Wagner, deputy director of Manatee County Utilities. “Our priority