Pinellas County Utilities teachers tour resources

Think of Pinellas County Utilities for your next school field trip! Our tours are approved by the School Board (see "Pinellas County Schools Approved Field Trip List 2007-2010"). Touring one of our facilities is a fascinating way for students to learn firsthand about water treatment and solid waste management. The most popular tours are South Cross and Solid Waste Operations, both of which offer free bus transportation to school groups.

Indicates resources are keyed to Florida Sunshine State Standards.

WATER TOURS:
	South Cross Bayou Water Reclamation Facility 7401 54th Ave. N., St. Petersburg Free bus transportation available. Substitute teachers are provided for secondary school classes. Tours offered Monday-Friday. Recommended for fifth grade and up. Experienced educator leads a facility tour in a tram. Hands-on water testing activity. Materials include video, teacher resource guide, and student workbook. Click here for the South Cross Web site. Call (727) 582-7021 to schedule a tour.
	S.K. Keller Water Treatment Facility 3655 Keller Circle, Tarpon Springs Tours offered Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Click here for the Facility Tours brochure Call (727) 464-3896 to schedule a tour.
	Utilities Laboratory and Logan Pumping Station 1620 Ridge Rd., Largo Tours offered Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-noon or 1-4 p.m. Click here for the Facility Tours brochure Call (727) 464-3896 to schedule a tour.
SOLID WASTE TOURS:
	Solid Waste Operations 3095 114th Ave. N., St. Petersburg Free bus transportation available. Tours offered Monday - Friday 9 a.m.-3 p.m. "No Such Place As AWAY" Tour Summary Materials include video , teacher guide and student guide Call (727) 464-7500 to schedule a tour.
	Clearwater Recycling Facility 1701 N. Hercules Ave., Clearwater This facility is owned by the City of Clearwater. You can watch large machines sorting and baling recyclable materials such as cardboard. Tours offered Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Call (727) 562-4933 to schedule a tour, or click here for more information.