wastewater spills

Health News Florida

State Investigating Pasco County For 19.6 Million Gallons Of Partially Treated Wastewater Released Into Gulf

Julio Ochoa

The water treatment plant in Port Richey couldn't handle high flows from Tropical Storm Elsa.
Local / State

St. Petersburg To Homeowners: Fix Leaky Sewer Lines

Delaney Brown

St. Petersburg city council members say it's time for property owners to do their part in fixing the city's sewage woes.After a public hearing on…
Local / State

St. Petersburg Ordinance Could Require Homeowners To Replace Leaky Sewage Pipes

Wayne Garcia

St. Petersburg has been plagued by sewage spills since 2015, and now, part of the solution has some residents nervous that they might have to spend…
Environment

Gov. DeSantis Wants Increased Pollution Penalties, Everglades Funding

Mike Kiniry

Governor Ron DeSantis made a stop at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida in Naples on Wednesday to announce that he wants more funding for Everglades…
Health News Florida

Heavy Rains Cause Sewage Problems Again In St. Petersburg

Julio Ochoa

St. Petersburg again is facing problems over its ability to treat sewage during big storms.The city violated its permit to pump treated wastewater into…
Environment

Report: 3 Florida Cities Responsible For Wastewater Spills

Associated Press

Three Florida cities have spilled almost 1 million gallons (3.8 million liters) of wastewater in recent days.Records from the Florida Department of…

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