Utilities and Environment Line of Business

Wastewater Program

Mission

The purpose of the Wastewater Program is to provide managed collection of sanitary sewage to all properties so they can enjoy sound, healthful sewage disposal.

Background and Overview of the Wastewater System

The City of St. Pete Beach's sanitary sewer system consists of 38.7 miles of gravity sewer, 751 manholes, 2.8 miles of force main, 2 pump stations, 14 lift stations and 1 master pump station. The master pump station is responsible for the transportation of all wastewater collected in the City through a 24-inch force main to St. Petersburg's Northwest Water Reclamation Facility for treatment.

Services

  • Chloride testing
  • Grease management
  • Inflow and infiltration reduction inspections (T.V., lateral, lift station maintenance, repairs and inspections)
  • Lift station upgrades
  • Locate sewer taps
  • Manhole inspections
  • Management, operations and maintenance audits and compliance
  • Sanitary sewer overflows
  • Sewer main cleaning
  • Stoppages

Learn how to avoid sewer problems.