Water tanks at the Northeast Water Treatment facility
ST. PETERSBURG, FL (March 26, 2025) – The City of St. Petersburg is inviting residents to get a behind-the-scenes look at the City’s water treatment facilities during a series of open houses this spring. During the open houses, attendees can gain more insight into how wastewater is collected, processed into reclaimed water, and distributed at one of the three Water Reclamation facilities in St. Pete.
The Cosme Water Treatment Plant open house will include information about potable (drinking) water sourcing, processing, and distribution. 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, April 12 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Cosme Water Treatment Plant
16015 Race Track Rd.
Odessa, FL 33556
Saturday, April 19 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Northwest Water Reclamation Facility
7500 26th Ave. N
St. Petersburg, FL 33710
Saturday, May 10 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Southwest Water Reclamation Facility
3800 54th Ave. S
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Tour Need-To-Knows:
– The majority of the tour is outdoors and is a walking tour.
– Attendees should be prepared to be in the sun and wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes.
– Photo ID is required for entry and children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
– Registration is not required.
– Facilities are not ADA accessible by default, but reasonable accommodations can be made by calling the Water Resources Department at 727-893-7261.
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 are an opportunity for the public to understand all of the work that goes into keeping St. Pete’s water flowing.
For questions or more information about the open houses, please call the City’s Water Resources Department at 727-893-7261.