• 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?

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Q: Who maintains the major canals?

A: The Pinellas Park Water Management District, 6460 35th Street, Pinellas Park, FL, (727) 528-8022.

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Q: How often does the City mow the ditches?

A: Two to three times per year during the growing season.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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