Bradenton urges residents to conserve water after Hurricane Helene hits Manatee County

After Hurricane Helene passed through the Bradenton area, city officials are urging residents to conserve water Friday and Saturday.

City officials said water treatment systems are “severely strained” due to the Category 4 hurricane’s storm surge that caused intense flooding throughout Manatee County overnight. Crews are working to restore services on Friday, according to a news release.

Residents are asked to cut back on their water use by avoiding laundry, using the dishwasher, taking long showers, leaving the faucet on while brushing their teeth or watering their lawns.

For more information, visit the city’s website at www.cityofbradenton.com/storm .