ST. PETE BEACH, Fla. — St. Pete Beach wastewater has chloride levels three times higher than the maximum allowed by law, which must be treated and pumped deep underground, instead of being discharged as reclaimed water, according to St. Petersburg Public Works Administrator Claude Tankersley.

What You Need To Know • St. Pete Beach wastewater has chloride levels three times higher than the maximum allowed • The treated wastewater must be pumped deep underground, instead of being discharged as reclaimed water • St. Pete Beach has a contract with St. Petersburg to treat all of its wastewater • The cities have been working together find a solution

“We have noticed that the chlorides in that wastewater have been rising, indicating that they’ve got some saltwater intrusion,” he said. “

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