On May 12, 2025, a wastewater discharge incident occurred in the 300 block of 53rd Ave. N. Approximately 50 gallons of wastewater were released due to a blockage caused by grease. Of this amount, about 25 gallons flowed into a nearby storm drain leading to Stormwater Canal #17 on 54th Ave. N.
Authorities responded to the incident promptly, and the site was cleaned and disinfected to mitigate any potential environmental impact.
Further information regarding this event is available at stpete.org/PublicWorksAlerts.
