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As Piney Point's Future Becomes Clearer, Florida Matters Looks At Its Potential, Long-Term Impacts
We learn about the history of former Piney Point phosphate plant, what’s being done to fix its issues, and if there are similar sites in the region with the same problems.
In late March, a retention pond at the plant sprung a leak.
More than 200 million gallons of wastewater spilled into Tampa Bay, which could create environmental problems in the long run.
Since then, the leak has been temporarily fixed. And on Tuesday, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the state will come up with a plan to close the site for good.
Piney Point has been a thorny issue for decades for Manatee County officials. The phosphate plant closed in the early 2000s. HRK Holdings went bankrupt after 2011 leak.
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By WUSF Public MediaWe learn about the history of former Piney Point phosphate plant, what’s being done to fix its issues, and if there are similar sites in the region with the same problems.
In late March, a retention pond at the plant sprung a leak.
More than 200 million gallons of wastewater spilled into Tampa Bay, which could create environmental problems in the long run.
Since then, the leak has been temporarily fixed. And on Tuesday, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the state will come up with a plan to close the site for good.
Piney Point has been a thorny issue for decades for Manatee County officials. The phosphate plant closed in the early 2000s. HRK Holdings went bankrupt after 2011 leak.