Pinellas County Limits on Use of Reclaimed Water Start Next Week
The seasonal restrictions are in effect from Wednesday (April 1) to June 30. PINELLAS COUNTY – Seasonal limitations on the use of reclaimed water in Pinellas will begin Wednesday (April 1), county...
View ArticleRestrictions on Reclaimed Water Use Still in Effect in North Pinellas
The restrictions are expected to last until Dec. 18 to give the system a chance to replenish its storage of reclaimed water. PINELLAS COUNTY – Because of a reduced supply and lack of seasonal rainfall,...
View ArticleReclaimed Water Restrictions Continue in North Pinellas
The lack of rainfall has reduced the amount of reclaimed water in storage to a seriously low level. PINELLAS COUNTY – Reclaimed water in north Pinellas County will continue to be unavailable on...
View ArticleWater, Fire Improvements Coming to Palm River Area
The $14-million project will extend Hillsborough County water service to about 760 homes and 150 fire hydrants. PALM RIVER – Residents and businesses in this community will soon have access to a...
View ArticleDuke Energy Donation to Improve Education Center at Largo Park
The money will be used for a display about water and environmental quality. LARGO – The Duke Energy Foundation has awarded a first time $30,000 grant to the Friends of the Largo Nature Parks. The funds...
View ArticleSt. Pete Offering Green Programs
By JON WILSON, Consulting Editor, TB Reporter One tonight (March 28) is about using rain barrels to capture water; another is a “Sustainable Floridians” course that begins Saturday (April 2). ST....
View ArticleReclaimed Water Restrictions Begin Friday in Pinellas
Reclaimed water restrictions on irrigation are in effect from Friday (April 1) to June 30 in Pinellas County. PINELLAS COUNTY – Reclaimed water seasonal restrictions will begin Friday (April 1). These...
View ArticleCity of St. Pete Gets 5 Awards at Florida Water Resources Conference
By TB Reporter The water department garnered several individual awards, too, including one for the Golden Manhole Society. ST. PETERSBURG — The city’s Water Resources Department was recognized by the...
View ArticlePinellas Environmental Campaign Features Photo by St. Pete High Student
The photo was the winner of a countywide contest open to Pinellas high school students. PINELLAS COUNTY – A photo taken by St. Petersburg High School student J.C. Pritchett III is the centerpiece of...
View ArticlePinellas Reclaimed Water Restrictions in Effect
The seasonal restrictions on the use of reclaimed water began Saturday (Oct. 1) and run through Nov. 30. PINELLAS COUNTY – Seasonal reclaimed water restrictions went into effect Saturday (Oct. 1) and...
View ArticleClearwater Project Designed to Replenish Groundwater
Clearwater has an informational meeting scheduled Tuesday (Nov. 15) to explain the $33-million project. CLEARWATER – Officials here say they are working to ensure the future water supply by using...
View ArticlePasco Will Supply Drinking Water to Summertree Subdivision
The county will provide subdivision’s drinking water to Utilities Inc. of Florida, which will continue to run Summertree’s system. NEW PORT RICHEY – Pasco officials have set a ribbon-cutting ceremony...
View ArticleSt. Pete: Water Tests Show No Problem, Pelican Testing Goes On
Testing began after sick and dead pelican were found. Officials say last summer’s sewage dumping is not related to the pelican deaths. ST. PETERSBURG – Initial test results from water samples taken...
View ArticleSt. Petersburg Takes Down Warning Signs around Coffee Pot Bayou
Testing continues on dead pelicans found in waterways along the St. Pete coastline. ST. PETERSBURG – Crews from St. Petersburg’s public works department have removed warning sign from around Coffee Pot...
View ArticleRed Tide, Nanoplankton Found in St. Pete Waterways Where Pelicans Died
Results from necropsies on the dead pelicans should be available next week. ST. PETERSBURG – This city’s officials say that red tide and nanoplankton have been found in waterways where dead fish and...
View ArticleGrand Canal Water Line Replacement Begins This Week
By TB Reporter Expect some neighborhood road restrictions associated with the work. ST. PETERSBURG — Following emergency seawall repair and replacement, city of St. Petersburg Water Resources workers...
View ArticleSt. Pete Releases Latest Findings in Pelican Deaths
Researchers are focusing on high nitrogen levels in one stormwater lake and a fish kill. ST. PETERSBURG – After initial testing in and around a retention pond known as Riviera Bay Lake, independent...
View ArticleClearwater Seeks to Restore Groundwater
Clearwater has scheduled a public information session about a project to replenish groundwater. CLEARWATER – This city is working to ensure the future of the water supply. . After years of thorough...
View ArticleSplash Trash Art Tour Comes to Brooker Creek
The interactive touring exhibit explores the problem of trash in oceans. PINELLAS COUNTY – Scientists predict that in about 30 years there will be more plastic and trash on beaches and in the ocean...
View ArticlePinellas Seasonal Lawn Watering Restrictions Begin Saturday
The reclaimed water restrictions are different in south and north Pinellas County. PINELLAS COUNTY – Eeclaimed water seasonal restrictions begin Saturday (April 1). The mandatory restrictions are...
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