Sarasota County invites families to explore upgraded water treatment facility at free H2-Oh! Expo

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Ever wonder what happens to wastewater after it leaves your home? Sarasota County is giving residents a behind-the-scenes look at how it all works during a free family-friendly event this weekend.Sarasota County Public Utilities is hosting its H2-Oh! Expo on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Bee Ridge Water Reclamation Facility, located at 5550 Lorraine Road in Sarasota.The event will give families an opportunity to explore the recently expanded facility, learn about water and wastewater treatment and see how the county is preparing to meet the demands of a growing community.Brooke Bailey, Sarasota County Public Utilities Director, and Sam Parker, the department’s Public Information Officer, joined ABC7 News at Noon and the ABC7 1 p.m. streaming newscast to discuss the improvements and what visitors can expect.The Bee Ridge facility has undergone a major expansion and conversion to Advanced Water Treatment standards. It is now home to what the cou