Clearwater, Fla. (May 20, 2013) – Tampa Bay Water's Chairman and General Counsel have successfully completed contract negotiations with Matthew W. Jordan, P.E., and he has accepted the position as Tampa Bay Water's new general manager. The contract will go before the Board of Directors for consideration at its June 17 regular board meeting. Pending board approval, Mr. Jordan will start work on July 8, 2013.

It’s spring in central Florida and that means it’s the dry season. This year it’s drier than normal and with once a week watering restrictions in effect, the ability to operate your irrigation system efficiently is important.  It can be easy to avoid any issues if you follow a few simple, preventative maintenance steps.

Tampa Bay Water’s governing documents require the utility to develop and maintain a Long-Term Master Water Plan. Changes in population and climate fluctuations require the utility to constantly plan for the future, and this comprehensive document provides a framework for meeting the region’s future drinking water needs.

Tampa Bay Water’s contractor, Kiewit Infrastructure South, began construction on the Reservoir Renovation Project in February. Kiewit is implementing a multi-step solution to make the reservoir fully functional. First, Kiewit is removing the existing erosion-control layer; second, it is adding a drain and third, Kiewit is adding thicker, stronger soil cement to the interior.

Just in time for the dry season and Water Conservation Month, Tampa Bay Water has rolled out a public awareness campaign designed to reduce outdoor water use. The “Water Smarter” campaign asks residents to take specific actions to reduce outdoor water use in April, May and early June when area water use typically increases.

The agency’s current general manager, Gerald Seeber, has resigned from Tampa Bay Water effective April 15. With that resignation, Tampa Bay Water has initiated a search for a new administrator to lead the agency.

Tampa Bay Water is accepting applications for the 15^th Annual Community Water-Wise Awards program. If your yard incorporates Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ principles...

CLEARWATER, Fla. (April 17, 2013)— Due to below average rainfall since October, exhausted river water flows and current regional water supply conditions, the Tampa Bay region remains in a Phase 4 water shortage status. This regional shortage is considered to be at a Phase 4 status under the agency’s modified Water Shortage Mitigation Plan. 

Clearwater, Fla. (April 16, 2013) – The Tampa Bay Water Board of Directors on Monday approved the resignation of General Manager, Gerald J. Seeber. The board then unanimously voted to appoint Chief Operating Officer, Chuck Carden to Interim General Manager.

April is one of the driest months of the year here in Florida. As summer grows nearer and temperatures climb, so does water use.