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 and manages projects and permits for the protection of our natural and built environmental resources.
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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,......
Compliance Best Practices for Painters, Remodelers and Concrete Workers
Pinellas County’s stormwater ordinance, Article VI, Chapter 58, is intended to protect the water quality and natural habitat of creeks, lakes and......
Fertilizer Retail Guide
Learn how to read fertilizer labels, calculate the percentage of slow release nitrogen and comply with Pinellas County's fertilizer ordinance....
Pinellas County Fertilizer Ordinance
In an effort to protect our water quality and ecosystems, Pinellas County’s Fertilizer Ordinance regulates certain aspects of fertilizer use. View the......
Leaf It On The Lawn
Did you know that stormwater is the leading threat to water quality? Yard debris can be transported to stormwater pipes and waterways, causing problems......
Reduce Fertilizer Use When Irrigating With Reclaimed Water
Reclaimed water contains the same nutrients found in common fertilizers. This means if you’re using reclaimed water you can apply less fertilizer, saving you......
How to Obtain an Invasive Aquatic Plant Removal Permit
Being prepared will make the application process for a permit to remove an invasive aquatic plant much easier. Please be sure the......
Removing Roof Drainage Connections
It’s the Law In some areas, roof downspouts are connected directly to the storm sewer system or even waterways. When it rains,......