Two state agencies and Raytheon independently conclude no threat to health.

Welcome to RaytheonStPetersburg.com, a Web site dedicated to providing accurate information to residents and the greater St. Petersburg community about environmental issues in the vicinity of Raytheon’s facility at 1501 72nd Street North. Inside you’ll find the latest information on testing and remediation efforts, helpful facts, answers to frequently asked questions, information on the history of the facility and site, contacts for any questions you may have, and links to other valuable information. Scientific studies independently conducted by the Florida Department of Health, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, and Raytheon have concluded there is no health threat from that facility.

Raytheon takes its stewardship responsibilities to its employees and the community seriously. The company has operated as a good corporate citizen for 13 years in the St. Petersburg/Largo area and currently employs 1,600 people at four local area facilities.

We remain committed to communicating to property owners, the St. Petersburg community and public officials, and to completing any next steps in a thoughtful and thorough manner.

Raytheon Company’s strong record of environmental stewardship is not always reported by local news media. The company is a leader in environmentally sound practices, and its Environmental, Health and Safety program is considered world class. Here are some facts:

  • Raytheon began communicating to St. Petersburg residents within days of purchasing the previous E-Systems facility in 1995
  • Since purchasing E-Systems, Raytheon has not used the compounds of concern in its St. Petersburg operations
  • Raytheon invests significant resources in the cleanup of past environmental contamination
  • Since 1998, Raytheon has reduced hazardous waste by 87 percent per billion dollars of revenue company-wide. In 2008 alone, the company reduced hazardous waste by 13 percent.
  • By the end of 2008, Raytheon had reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 38 percent as part of a seven-year company-wide reduction goal achieved one year ahead of schedule.
  • Raytheon has received numerous awards from regulatory and enforcement agencies for its environmental stewardship including the EPA WasteWise Partner of the Year for solid waste recycling and pollution prevention, the 2009 ENERGY STAR Award for Sustained Excellence in Energy Management, and the VPP Star Award for Safety from OSHA.

Raytheon is a good corporate citizen that takes its stewardship responsibilities seriously in the communities where it operates facilities and where many of its employees live.

This site will be updated often, so we encourage visitors to check back regularly for new information. Additional information is also available on a Web site operated by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.

Last updated: November 17, 2009