Wastewater Discharge Notification - 9/27/2024

Sept. 28, 2024 - In the aftermath of storm surge from Hurricane Helene, the City of St. Petersburg is assessing wastewater discharges across the city. The following wastewater discharges have been reported, verified, and have ceased. We anticipate learning of and reporting additional discharges as the City recovers from this hurricane.

• 900 Block 38th Ave. NE: Approximately 43,155 gallons of wastewater was discharged from four manholes. The discharge entered nearby storm drains that lead to Smacks Bayou.
• 700 Block 61st Ave. NE: Approximately 107,250 gallons of wastewater was discharged from one manhole. The discharge entered a nearby storm drain that leads to Canal No. 17/Edgemore Creek.
• 200 Block 55th Ave. NE: Approximately 22,500 gallons of wastewater was discharged from one manhole. The discharge entered a nearby storm drain that leads to Canal No. 17/Edgemore Creek.
• 2600 Block of East Bay Isle Ave. SE: Approximately 14,040 gallons of wastewater was discharged from 14 manholes. The discharge entered nearby storm drains that lead to Tampa Bay.
• 600 Block Foch St. NE: Approximately 220,550 gallons of wastewater was discharged from six manholes. The discharge entered nearby storm drains that lead to Foch Lake.
• Northeast Water Reclamation Facility: An unknown volume of wastewater was discharged into Placido Bayou due to the plant being taken offline in anticipation of storm surge from Hurricane Helene.