429K Gallons Of Wastewater Discharged In St. Pete During TS Debby

ST. PETERSBURG, FL — More than 429,000 gallons of wastewater discharged from manholes in four locations on Monday and Tuesday because of Tropical Storm Debby, city officials said in a news release.

About 30,000 gallons were discharged from two manholes in the 66th block of 34th Avenue N.The wastewater mixed with floodwater and flowed into Miles Creek, the city said.

Another 152,050 gallons of wastewater discharged from 10 manholes in the 6000 block of 22nd Avenue N. That wastewater also mixed with floodwater and flowed into a ditch on 22nd Avenue N. and 58th Street N.

Crews were able to prevent another 94 gallons from discharging by capturing it with tanker trucks, the city said.

About 62,100 gallons of wastewater were discharged from three manholes in the 2500 block of 39th Avenue N. This spill also mixed with floodwater and flowed into Shore Lake.

And about 185,040 gallons discharged from 11 manholes in the 800 block of 53rd Avenue N. Of this, 34,000 gallons were recovered from the ground and 151,040 gallons mixed with floodwater and entered the canal at 54th Avenue N. and Dr. MLK Street N.

Crews were also able to prevent an additional 34,000 gallons from discharging by capturing it with tanker trucks before it reached the ground, the city said.