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Carlton Water Treatment staff describe 24/7 monitoring after brief halftime surge in flow

Carlton Water Treatment Facility · February 6, 2026
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Manager Richard Bunn said operators at the Carlton Water Treatment Facility monitor treated water quality around the clock, noting a short spike — "about a 3 and a half million jump of flow in 1 minute" — tied to a local game's halftime; officials urged residents to be careful what they flush.

At the Carlton Water Treatment Facility in Sarasota County, manager Richard Bunn said operators monitor treated water quality 24 hours a day and coordinate testing and maintenance to ensure safe service to customers. "So our operators here, we have, operators and a maintenance team, every day," he said, describing continuous sampling and upkeep.

The facility combines treated output with water drawn from the Peace…

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