On August 4, 2024, a significant wastewater spill occurred at the Southwest Water Reclamation Facility located at 3800 54th Ave. S. The incident involved approximately 229,165 gallons of wastewater spilling from a tank due to severe weather conditions brought by Tropical Storm Debby.
The facility’s onsite lift stations successfully captured the spilled wastewater and redirected it back to the plant’s head for treatment. Importantly, the spill did not reach any surface water bodies.
The St. Petersburg City Council has approved the acquisition of a GIS-based system to enhance the city’s ability to forecast and assess coastal flooding.
More than 15 residents with special needs have moved into Founders Point Apartments, a new affordable housing development in St. Petersburg.
The City of St. Petersburg will officially reopen the President Barack Obama Main Library with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday, September 27.
Sign-up for the Weekly Newsletter from St. Pete Standard.