Maximo Moorings Meetings Set On Water Contamination Fixes

ST. PETERSBURG, FL -- Property owners in Maximo Moorings are invited to meet with employees from the City of St. Petersburg Water Resources Department to learn about the private lateral line project in Maximo Moorings at one of two public meetings.

The first is Thursday, June 20 at 7 p.m. and the second is Tuesday, June 25 at 5 p.m. at the Moorings of Maximo Condominiums Clubhouse, 4910 38th Way S., St. Petersburg.

Some lateral lines in Maximo Moorings have been identified to be susceptible to inflow and infiltration by unwanted storm water and groundwater, especially during heavy rain events. The additional water in the system increases the risk of sewer overflows and backups and puts a strain on the system as a whole.

The city is offering free inspections of privately owned lateral lines and funding is available for rehabilitation if eligible. Funding is available on a first-come, first-served basis and will not be available after the project is completed.

Project Timeline

May-August 2019: Homeowner Sign-Up
September 2019-February 2020: Lateral Line Assessments
December 2019-June 2020: Lateral Line Rehabilitations
July-November 2020: Survey and Lessons Learned
November 2020-June 2021: Final Analysis

Next Steps

1. Sign up below for a free assessment of your lateral lines. Registration will be open through August 2019.
2. Have your lateral lines assessed by a plumber pre-approved by the city. There is no obligation to pursue rehabilitation if assessment results indicate work is needed.
3. Take advantage of available funding from the city to help pay for the rehabilitation, based on assessment results. City funding may not cover all of the cost of the rehabilitation, so you may qualify for a low-interest loan from the Solar and Energy Loan Fund for the difference. Click here.

For more information, eligibility or to sign up for a free lateral line assessment, click here or call 727-893-7261.#