Utilities Publications Index
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General Publications About Utilities

Facility Tours
A guide to facility tours available through Pinellas County Utilities.

Facility Tours  (520 kb)

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Grease...Your Sink’s Worst Nightmare
Homeowners can prevent costly blockages by keeping plumbing systems free of fat, oil and grease.

Grease...Your Sink’s Worst Nightmare  (823 kb)

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A History of Innovation and Conservation
An overview of programs that enrich, protect, and conserve the natural resources that our community depends on.

A History of Innovation and Conservation  (1.5 Mb)

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Planet Pinellas
A newsletter promoting conservation to community organizations such as homeowner associations.

Volume 3: Conservation Update
Volume 4: Reclaimed Water Update

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Reef Guide
Information for the angler & diver.

Reef Guide

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Utilitalk
Read the latest issue of our bi-monthly publication for PCU customers.

Utilitalk

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Utilities Services Guide

Pinellas County Utilities Services Guide  (1.52 Mb)

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Publications About Water and Sewer

Chloramines
Changes in the region's water supply means changes in the treatment process.

Chloramines  (271 kb)

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2007 Consumer Confidence Report on Water Quality  (3.48 MB)

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Pinellas County Utilities
Issues Consumer Alert
Complaints Target
Water Treatment Companies
Beware of any company using scare tactics and misrepresentation to sell a product.

Don't Let Fear Cost You  (258 kb)

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Fluoridation
Fluoridated Water in Pinellas County:
What’s In It For You.

Fluoridation Brochure  (321 kb)

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Healthy Lawn

Your Lawn May Have A Drinking Problem!  (187 kb)

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Indoor Water Savers Guide
A quick guide to conservation inside your home.

Indoor Water Savers Action Guide  (465 kb)

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Outdoor Water Savers Guide
A quick guide to conservation for your lawn and garden.

Outdoor Water Savers Action Guide  (845 kb)

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Leak Detector Guide
Your guide to home water conservation.

Leak Detector Guide  (622 kb)

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Sprinkler Calibration

How to Calibrate Your Sprinkler System  (302 kb)

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Publications About Reclaimed Water

Conserve our Valuable Resources
A guide to the reclaimed water system.

Conserve our Valuable Resources  (409 kb)

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2007 Reclaimed Water Consumer Confidence Report  (354 kb)

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The "Discover a Cleaner Tomorrow" Tour & Education Program
A program of science & conservation education at South Cross Bayou Water Reclamation Facility.

"Discover a Cleaner Tomorrow" Tour & Education Program (617 kb)

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Landscaping with Reclaimed Water

Landscaping with Reclaimed Water  (1.3 MB)

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Publications About Solid Waste and Recycling

Business Hazardous Waste
A guide for businesses on convenient and inexpensive ways to safely dispose of hazardous waste.

Do You Have Unwanted Electronics or Chemical Waste?  (516 kb)

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Cover Your Load: Help Reduce Litter
Florida Statute 316.520 addresses vehicle load transportation and tarp usage.

Help Reduce Litter  (1 MB)

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Cutting Waste at Work
A guide for businesses on how to implement a waste reduction program.

Cutting Waste at Work  (3.83 MB)

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Do The Right Thing
A guide to recycling at the Household Electronics and Chemical Collection Center.

Do The Right Thing  (799 kb)

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Tour Guide
Entertaining and educational guide for tours of Solid Waste Operations.

No Such Place As “AWAY” Tour Guide  (2.63 MB)

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Teacher Guide
Companion guide to the No Such Place As “AWAY” Tour Guide includes answers to the questions, background information, and follow-up activities for student tours of Solid Waste Operations.

Teacher Guide to No Such Place As “AWAY” Tour Guide  (2.24 MB)

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Guide to Solid Waste Operations
A guide to solid waste management in Pinellas County.

Solid Waste Operations, A Guide  (825 kb)

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Mobile Collection Schedule
An annual schedule of the Household Electronics & Chemical Mobile Collection events that take place on selected Saturdays in various locations throughout the county.

Mobile Collection 9/08 - 5/09  (197 kb)

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One Person's Trash
A semiannual newsletter of Pinellas County Recycling Committee.

One Person's Trash newsletter: Spring (837 kb)
One Person's Trash newsletter: Fall (1.04 Mb)
Classroom Guide: Spring  (257 kb)
Classroom Guide: Fall  (201 kb)

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Recycling Directory
24-page directory of recycling opportunities in Pinellas County.

Recycle Today for a Better Tomorrow  (1.4 MB)

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Recycling Guide Bookmark
A bookmark promoting the handy online recycling guide that includes over 250 items.

A to Z Guide bookmark  (505kb)

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Publications About Disaster Preparedness

A Guide to Debris Management in Pinellas County
Be aware, be prepared, be safe!

English version  (715 kb)
Spanish version  (715 kb)

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Hurricane Preparation Guide
Be prepared for the hurricane season.

English version  (209 kb)
Spanish version  (209 kb)

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Publications For Children

Hydroblast Coloring Book
A coloring book for younger children featuring drawings by Pinellas County students.

Saving Water is a Blast!  (859 kb)

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Just for Kids Bookmark
A colorful bookmark promoting the educational Web site found at www.pinellascounty.org/utilities/kids

Just for Kids bookmark  (184kb)
To order quantities for Pinellas County distribution, please call (727) 464-3896.

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Recycling Activity Book
Color the Recycle Guys, decode a secret message, learn how to “create a critter”, and test your trash IQ with a crossword puzzle, word search, maze, and more.

Recycling Activity Book  (2 MB)

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Recycle Guys Folder
A pocket folder featuring fun recycling activities including a secret message, brain teaser questions, and a pledge.

Cover  (708kb)
Inside pockets  (117kb)
To order quantities for Pinellas County distribution, please call (727) 464-3896.

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Wet Gazette: Water
An activity book about water conservation featuring coloring and fun activities.

Wet Gazette Vol. I with Dewey  (565 kb)

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Wet Gazette: Reclaimed Water
An activity book about reclaimed water featuring fun and educational activities and experiments.

Wet Gazette Vol. II with Lewey the Lizard  (1.25 MB)

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