Once per week watering restrictions are in effect for the Tampa Bay region. Find your day and more ways to save water.
April 20, 2026 | Regular Board of Directors Meeting
April 22, 2026 | Selection Committee Meeting
May 12, 2026 | Selection Committee Meeting Interviews
If you live in the Tampa Bay area, chances are you get your water from us.
Our mission is to reliably provide clean, safe water to the region now and for future generations.
We supply wholesale drinking water to more than 2.6 million people through the governments we serve.
Planning for the future is an on-going process at Tampa Bay Water that includes more than potential new supplies. Our long-term planning process includes analyses of future demand, conservation potential, supply reliability, water shortage mitigation planning and hydrologic uncertainty – all wrapped up in the Long-term Master Water Plan planning process.
Providing clean, safe drinking water is a top priority at Tampa Bay Water.The drinking water we provide our member governments is safe: it meets or is better than all local, state and federal drinking water regulations.
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection require that all water utilities provide their customers with a water quality report annually. The report contains details about your sources of drinking water, how it is treated, what it contains and how it compares to federal and state standards.
As Hillsborough County continues to grow, the South Hillsborough Pipeline will play a vital role in ensuring a reliable water supply for the community—residents, businesses, hospitals, schools, fire rescue and other essential services. Once completed, this 5-foot diameter pipeline will be able to deliver up to 65 million gallons per day to Hillsborough County. The pipeline will serve both the Lithia…
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Every five years, Tampa Bay Water’s performance is reviewed by an independent firm to take an unbiased, big‑picture look at how we’re performing. It’s part of our commitment to transparency—and way for our board of directors to ensure we’re continuously improving the way we serve our growing region. Unlike a financial audit, the performance audit looks at the activities performed by the agency and reviews the performance in…
Water conservation is a way of life in Florida, but during extended dry periods—like the one we’re experiencing now—it becomes even more important. Ongoing dry conditions mean we’re relying more heavily on certain water sources. That’s why we’re asking everyone to use only what you need and avoid waste where possible. Conservation isn’t just about following rules. It’s about protecting our water supplies, supporting the environment and ensuring we can meet the needs of a growing region both now…
As we close out Fiscal Year 2025, Tampa Bay Water reflects on the challenges and successes in managing our regional water supply. Despite inconsistent rainfall and anticipated drought conditions, strategic planning and resource management have positioned us well for the year ahead. Rainfall Trends and Environmental Conditions Fiscal Year 2025 began with a surge of…
At its October meeting, Tampa Bay Water’s board of directors approved a $216.7 million proposal from Garney Companies for open-cut construction and restoration of the 26-mile-long South Hillsborough Pipeline, scheduled to begin the first quarter of 2026. This is the third guaranteed maximum price package that the board has approved for the project. The first…
News Release For Immediate Release Contact: Brandon Moorebmoore@tampabaywater.org(727) 791-2304 CLEARWATER, Fla. (March 5, 2026) – Due to persistent severe drought conditions, the Tampa Bay region is facing one of the most severe regional water supply shortages in the last 50 years. As of March 1, Tampa Bay Water triggered a Stage 3 Extreme Regional Supply…
News Release For Immediate Release Contact: Brandon Moorebmoore@tampabaywater.org(727) 791-2304 CLEARWATER, Fla. (March 2, 2026) — Tampa Bay Water broke ground on the expansion of its Tampa Bay Regional Surface Water Treatment Plant, a major regional infrastructure project that will increase drinking water supply and strengthen long-term reliability of the region’s drinking water.The $181 million expansion…
News Release For Immediate Release Contact: Brandon Moorebmoore@tampabaywater.org(727) 791-2304 CLEARWATER, Fla. (Feb. 5, 2026) – Tampa Bay Water warns of worsening drought conditions as lower-than-normal rainfall and streamflow continue across the region. The regional utility is asking residents to comply with the Southwest Florida Water Management District’s tighter watering restrictions, which go into effect February 8. One-day-per-week lawn watering saves drinking water during drought…
News Release For Immediate Release Contact: Brandon Moorebmoore@tampabaywater.org(727) 791-2304 CLEARWATER, Fla. (Jan. 26, 2026) – Tampa Bay Water announced funding for seven projects through its 2026 Water Conservation and Protection Mini Grant Program—each bringing creative, community-driven solutions to protect and conserve the region’s most precious resource: water. Grants ranging from $4,000 to $10,000 will help…
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