St. Petersburg, Fla. (July 13, 2017) - Approximately 50,000 gallons of "mostly treated" wastewater overflowed at the Southwest Water Reclamation Facility (SWWRF) at 3800 54th Avenue South on Wednesday, July 12, between 8:50 and 9:10 pm. According to plant personnel, heavy rains caused an increase of water into the facility and - due to the ongoing construction - the … [Read more...] about Southwest Water Reclamation Facility Overflow
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Office Pride Commercial Cleaning Services Named to Franchise Gator’s Top 100 List
PALM HARBOR, Fla. – Office Pride Commercial Cleaning Services has earned a national accolade that recognizes its recent growth and achievements. Franchise Gator, a leading online directory and informational resource for prospective franchisees, recently named Office Pride to its annual list of top 100 franchise companies. The “Top 100 Franchises of 2017” list ranks hundreds … [Read more...] about Office Pride Commercial Cleaning Services Named to Franchise Gator’s Top 100 List
Cheating The Drought With Water-Wise Landscaping
It might seem impossible to enjoy a healthy, vibrant landscape during a drought, but many individuals, businesses and community groups are doing just that by using Florida-friendly, water-wise growing practices. The Tampa Bay Community Water-Wise Awards recognizes people who are beating the heat by designing their landscapes with native and Florida-friendly plants, ensuring … [Read more...] about Cheating The Drought With Water-Wise Landscaping
City Watering Restrictions Tightened
ST. PETERSBURG, FL (May 24, 2017) - Starting June 5th, St. Petersburg will be under a modified Phase Three Water Shortage declaration - under the direction of the Southwest Florida Water Management District. District hydrologists report a rainfall deficit of 11-inches since the start of the dry season last October. In fact, this is the driest "dry season" in the past 103 … [Read more...] about City Watering Restrictions Tightened
City of Clearwater and Utilities, Inc. of Florida Work Together to Prevent Wastewater Overflows
CLEARWATER, Fla. -- Utilities, Inc. of Florida, or UIF, owns and operates a wastewater utility system that serves Riviera Estates, a manufactured home community that is located along US 19 in Clearwater. Recently, UIF identified a section of its collection system that needed to be repaired to reduce the risk of future sewage overflows. The pipeline is used to transport … [Read more...] about City of Clearwater and Utilities, Inc. of Florida Work Together to Prevent Wastewater Overflows