Utilities Facility Tours
Pinellas County Utilities’ facility tours are designed for middle and high school students grades 6-12, college classes, technical programs, professional groups and anyone else who wants to learn more about the inner workings of wastewater reclamation and our water treatment facilities!
Each facility tour will include a brief classroom presentation introducing Pinellas County Utilities and the specific facility where the tour will be conducted, followed by a tour of the facility itself. Tours will last between 60 and 90 minutes, depending on the chosen facility. If visiting a wastewater treatment facility, be prepared to encounter mild to strong odors along the tour route. Depending on your tour location, walking and stair climbing could be involved. Please indicate on the tour request form below if your group requires specific accommodations.
Safety Information
Operational Water and Wastewater Treatment facilities, like our South Cross Bayou Advanced Water Reclamation Facility, William E. Dunn Water Reclamation Facility and Keller Water Treatment Facility, pose various hazardous conditions, including exposure to bloodborne pathogens, industrial chemicals, slipping, tripping, and fall hazards, electrical and mechanical equipment, and heat illness. It is imperative that all tour participants follow directions provided during the tour and adhere to safety rules and protocols presented by tour guides and plant personnel.
Tour FAQs
How many people can come on the tour?
Each facility has different tour capacities based on space and safety. If you are interested in bringing a school group on a tour, the tour capacities below include both students and adults.
- South Cross Bayou Advanced Water Reclamation Facility: 42 individuals
- William E. Dunn Water Reclamation Facility: 15 individuals
- Keller Water Treatment Facility: 10 individuals
- Logan Laboratory & Pumping Station: 10 individuals
What should I wear?
To ensure everyone’s safety, all tour attendees must wear flat, closed-toe shoes, sneakers or work boots that will not slide off your feet. Each of our facilities is located across several acres, requiring travel both indoors and outdoors. We recommend wearing a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen and loose-fitting athletic clothing with sleeves.
What should I bring?
We recommend bringing a drink with a lid, such as a water bottle. We ask you refrain from using electronic devices such as cell phones during the tour to maintain situational awareness (i.e. walking through buildings and/or climbing stairs). Also, be sure to bring a positive attitude and excitement to learn more about your Pinellas County Utilities facilities!
Can I bring lunch on the tour?
Depending on the facility you tour, there may be classroom space or picnic tables available for groups to have lunch after their tour is complete. This information is shown on the tour form below. Please indicate on the form if your group is interested in eating lunch at the facility.