St. Petersburg Water Treatment Facilities to Host Open Houses

St. Petersburg Water Treatment Facilities to Host Open Houses

August 30, 2024 - The public is invited to get a behind-the-scenes look at the City of St. Petersburg's water treatment facilities during a series of open houses this fall. City employees work hard every day to provide consistent, quality service so that every time you turn on the tap or flush the toilet, things work how they should. The open houses give the public an opportunity to take a peek at the work that goes into keeping St. Pete flowing.

Attendees can expect to learn about how wastewater is collected, processed into reclaimed water, and distributed at one of three Water Reclamation Facility facilities in St. Pete, or learn about potable (drinking) water sourcing, processing, and distribution at the Cosme Water Treatment Plant, which is located in Odessa. Plant operators and City staff will lead tours to show the flow of water from beginning to end and answer questions. Tours will begin hourly at 9 a.m. with the last tour starting at 11 a.m.

OPEN HOUSE DATES

Saturday, October 19 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Cosme Water Treatment Plant
16015 Race Track Rd.
Odessa, FL 33556

Saturday, October 26from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Northwest Water Reclamation Facility
7500 26th Ave. N
St. Petersburg, FL 33710

Saturday, November 2from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Northeast Water Reclamation Facility
1160 62nd Ave. NE
St. Petersburg, FL 33702

Saturday, November 16from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Southwest Water Reclamation Facility
3800 54th Ave. S
St. Petersburg, FL 33701

The majority of the tour is outdoors and is a walking tour. Attendees should plan to be in the sun and wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes. Photo ID is required for entry and children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Facilities are not ADA accessible by default, but reasonable accommodations can be made by calling the Water Resources Department at 727-893-7261.

Questions can be directed to the Water Resources Department at 727-893-7261.