Wastewater Division

Only wastewater and toilet paper should be discharged down your drains. 

Foods, chemicals, paints, fats, oil, grease products may be eligible for recycling programs at local disposal sites. 

Unused or expired medications can be properly disposed of at your local pharmacy or fire department.

Personal "flushable" wipes must be disposed of in solid waste receptacles to prevent clogs and blockages of pipes and pumps downstream, potentially creating sewer overflows to the environment. 

Intentional introduction of any stormwater into the sewer system is strictly prohibited by sewer use ordinances.

"Pee Traps" are configured into plumbing arrangements to hold a column of water to prevent sewer gases from emitting out of sewer drains. If this water column dries out from minimal or no use, the issue can typically be resolved by running a small amount of water down the drain to refill the water column which creates the barrier.

First, ensure that sewer service is provided by the City, and determine if the backup is an isolated issue to one fixture or basin or if the issue is throughout the entire dwelling.

If the problem is isolated to one fixture, the owner or resident should call the City's Water Conveyance Department to report a water outage, leak, or sewer backup, and then the resident will need to contact a plumber. 

The City of Tarpon Springs cannot reimburse residents for plumbing bills when a plumber is called out first.

To contact us during normal business hours (7:00 AM to 3:30 PM), call 727-937-2557.

For after-hours emergencies or holidays, call 727-234-4087.