Water Quality
Pinellas County monitors surface water quality to provide long-term assessments of water quality, measure success of management efforts and meet regulatory program requirements.
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Environmental Management Division
Environmental Management, a division of Public Works, is responsible for monitoring and protecting Pinellas County's environmental resources. This division conducts proactive monitoring, responds to citizen inquiries and manages various projects and permits for the protection of our natural and built environmental resources.
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Wastewater-Stormwater Partnership Progress Report Presentation
PowerPoint presentation from 2018 reviewing the Partnership's progress on inflow and infiltration initiatives, addressing system hydraulic bottlenecks, rehabilitation/replacement programs for aging infrastructure and stormwater drainage improvements....
BP Projects Under Consideration
On Aug. 4, 2016, the Board of County Commissioners held a public work session to discuss project ideas submitted by citizens for......
Summary of BCC Approved Projects
The listed projects and associated funding were approved by the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) on Dec. 13, 2016. County staff work......
Your Guide To Flood Information in Pinellas County
Know Your Risk for Flooding Pinellas County often has storms that cause flooding. Flooding can occur when there is heavy rainfall or......
Prevent Prohibited Drainage Connections
What Is A Prohibited Connection? A prohibited connection is any direct or indirect connection to the storm drainage system that results in......
Prevent Construction Pollution
Pinellas County’s stormwater ordinance, Article VI, Chapter 58, is intended to protect the water quality and natural habitat of creeks, lakes and......
Homeowner Guidelines for Trimming Mangroves
Mangroves are tropical trees that grow in calm intertidal areas where temperatures do not usually drop below freezing for prolonged periods. They provide......
The Pollution Solution
Best Management Practices for Restaurants Best management practices, or BMPs, are procedures that should be used to prevent pollutants — such as......
Let’s Make it Clear
Pool Construction & Maintenance Best Management Practices Best management practices, or BMPs, are procedures that should be used to prevent pollutants — such......
Preventing Urban Pollution
Best Management Practices for Commercial and Industrial Businesses Best Management Practices, or BMPs, are procedures that should be used to prevent pollutants,......