Across the region, residents are already making a difference. As we enter the final stretch of the dry season and remain under a Stage 3 Regional Supply Shortage, we’re asking everyone—indoors and out—to keep it going by using only the water you need and avoiding waste.
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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…
News Release For Immediate Release Contact: Brandon Moorebmoore@tampabaywater.org(727) 791-2304 CLEARWATER, Fla. (May 18, 2026) – Tampa Bay Water’s Board of Directors approved the utility’s $223.8 million operating budget and $291.4 million Capital Improvements Program (CIP) budget for fiscal year 2027. The budgets address the needs of the growing Tampa Bay region while supporting the board’s…
News Release For Immediate Release Contact: Brandon Moorebmoore@tampabaywater.org(727) 791-2304 CLEARWATER, Fla. (May 7, 2026) – As the Tampa Bay region nears the end of the typical dry season, water demands are running higher than last year—but not as high as they could be. That’s because residents across the region are stepping up and saving water.…
News Release For Immediate Release Contact: Malique Rankinmrankin@tampabaywater.org(727) 791-2315 CLEARWATER, Fla. (April 20, 2026) – Michele Burt and David Kulp of Pinellas County are the inaugural recipients of Tampa Bay Water’s Best of the Region Award as part of the Tampa Bay Community Water Wise Awards, recognizing landscapes that conserve water while remaining attractive and…
News Release For Immediate Release Contact: Brandon Moorebmoore@tampabaywater.org(727) 791-2304 CLEARWATER, Fla. (April 6, 2026) – April is Water Conservation Month and, Tampa Bay Water is encouraging residents to make water conservation a priority during the ongoing drought. The Tampa Bay region remains in a Stage 3 Regional Supply Shortage due to persistent rainfall and river…
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