Drainage    FAQ Drainage - FAQ Who maintains the major canals? How often does the City mow the ditches? How often does the City clean the ditches? Who maintains the right-of-way between the ditches and the property line? Who maintains the ponds within the City? How do I report illicit discharges into the storm sewers and ditches? Q: Who maintains the major canals? A: The Pinellas Park Water Management District, 6460 35th Street, Pinellas Park, FL, (727) 528-8022. FAQ List Q: How often does the City mow the ditches? A: Two to three times per year during the growing season. FAQ List Q: How often does the City clean the ditches? A: We only remove blockages that would tend to interfere with the flow of the stormwater through the ditch. Therefore, only as blockages occur. FAQ List Q: Who maintains the right-of-way between the ditches and the property line? A: The homeowner is responsible for the maintenance of the right-of-way adjacent to their property outside of the ditch banks. FAQ List Q: Who maintains the ponds within the City? A: The City maintains the City owned retention/detention ponds. All other ponds located within private property or easement are the responsibility of the property owner. FAQ List Q: How do I report illicit discharges into the storm sewers and ditches? A: Call the Pinellas County HotLine for illicit discharges at (727) 464-5060 and they will notify the proper jurisdiction. FAQ List This is the official site for the City of Pinellas Park, Florida, U.S.A. This site best viewed with Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher, at a minimum screen resolution of 800 x 600.