St. Pete Beach reclaimed-water service involves two agencies: the City owns the system, while Pinellas County Utilities handles ongoing maintenance and billing. Before connecting, ask about both the irrigation inspection and the continuing service commitment; paying an activation fee does not answer either question. City service explanation
Keep these three handoffs separate
| Handoff | What to resolve | Record to request |
|---|---|---|
| Application to account | Is the service address matched to the correct County utility account? | Accepted application and account reference |
| Irrigation work to service | What cross-connection inspection is required? | Inspection requirements and the actual result |
| Service to billing | What effective date, property classification and recurring charge apply? | Confirmed service date and billing explanation |
This LSL comparison is a preparation aid, not a promise that an address is eligible. The City says installing irrigation requires the County’s cross-line-protection inspection and lists a $35 inspection fee separately from activation. Confirm the current amount and process with Public Services at 727-363-9243. Connection and inspection
What the online application actually asks
The activation/deactivation form asks for owner information, the Pinellas County Utilities account number, separate mailing details if needed, existing irrigation, current supply and connection type. It lists $75 for activation/connect and $75 for deactivation/disconnect. Online payment requires a website account; that login is not the County utility account number.
If the utility number is missing, the form directs applicants to 727-464-4000. Keep both identifiers private. Do not guess an account number or treat a website registration as service activation.
Read the commitment before signing
The City page describes a minimum five-year service period before deactivation. The application says the period runs from initial connection and includes payment of the appropriate fees. It also says a nonpayment shutoff does not end charges during the current agreement. City explanation · Application terms
Before requesting deactivation, ask which initial-connection date the City uses, whether the requested change is eligible and when recurring billing would end. Simply turning off irrigation or ceasing payment is not a substitute for that answer. This guide reports the published terms; it does not determine contract rights or a property’s remaining obligation.
LSL read the complete operative City page and application, including the signature terms, on September 21, 2026. Fees above are the displayed amounts, not an account-specific quote or combined project estimate. We did not submit the form, pay a fee, inspect irrigation or interpret a private agreement. Recheck the City’s current watering instructions separately when service is activated.