Watershed
Every square foot of land in Pinellas County drains into an open body of water. Our watershed efforts aim to limit the fertilizers, trash and more that wash into our waterways.
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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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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......
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......
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......
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,......
Public Works by the Numbers
Learn the many ways Public Works serves Pinellas County by the number of accomplishments....
History of Pinellas County’s Water System
The Pinellas County Water System was created by a special act of the Florida Legislature in 1935 to provide water to county......
Adopt-A-Drain Program
You can help improve water quality in your community. Through the Adopt-A-Drain program, you’ll help stop pollutants from reaching our waterways by......
Learn More about the Adopt-A-Drain Program
Why Adopt-A-Drain? Adopt-A-Drain reduces the potential for flooding and improves water quality by ensuring storm drains are free and clear of debris.......
Pinellas County Flood Map Service Center
If you’re wondering about your evacuation zone as hurricane season approaches or whether that house you’re thinking of buying is in a......