Never pour toxic chemicals down any drain, all storm drains in New Port Richey go directly to the Cotee River or Gulf of Mexico. 
Ditches and storm drains are NOT connected to the sewer system! In New Port Richey, our stormwater system ultimately discharges to the Pithlachascotee River and Gulf of Mexico!
Never pour toxic chemicals down any drain—this includes the drains inside your house as well as storm drains or gutters that lead to storm drains. Also never pour toxic chemicals on the ground where they can seep into the water table and eventually the aquifer or a stream. Some household chemicals that need to be disposed of properly include:
• Metal polish with solvent
• Kitchen and bathroom cleaners
• Furniture polish
• Battery acid (or batteries)
• Automatic transmission fluid
• Brake fluid
• Car wax with solvent
• Paint brush cleaner with solvent
• Paint (oil based)
• Paint thinner
• Turpentine and Varnish
If you see any suspicious activities, or anything other than water going into storm drains please call the City’s Code Enforcement Department at 841-4553 or the City’s Public Works Department at (727) 841-4536. It is everyone’s responsibility to keep our environment clean and healthy.
Address/Location
City of New Port Richey - Public Works Department
5919 Main St
New Port Richey, FL 34652
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 727-841-4536