Riviera Beach Fires Utilities Director Over Contaminated Water

The Riviera Beach City Council unanimously terminated Utilities Director Michael Low after an investigation into fecal contamination in the water supply that went unreported for months. The delay in reporting and lack of public alert led to the council's decision, with an approximate $80,000 fine imposed on the Utility Special District. Further scrutiny revealed past instances of contamination as early as June of the previous year, prompting action against Low. The federal EPA discovered infrastructure failures, and an interim director is being considered while investigations continue. The city faces fines and a lawsuit over the water contamination issue, with ongoing developments expected.