Supplying drinking water to more than 2.6 million people is an essential public service for Tampa Bay. It’s not possible without the support of our community.
April 21, 2025 | Budget Workshop and Regular Board of Directors Meeting
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 2.5 million people through the governments we serve.
Tampa Bay Water Documentary
Tampa Bay Regional Surface Water Treatment Plant
Tampa Bay Seawater Desalination Plant
C.W. Bill Young Regional Reservoir
Current Drinking Water Sources
Current Watering Restrictions
Current Reservoir Volume
Reservoir Siren Test & Updates
Current Water Shortage Stages
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.
Tampa Bay Water’s Capital Improvements Program is a comprehensive 10-year plan and portfolio of previously approved and newly proposed projects. Updated annually, it serves as a roadmap for maintaining and...
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Every year Tampa Bay Water undergoes an audit of its financial statements by an independent auditor that reviews the utility’s internal controls and compliance with regulations, contracts and grant agreements....
For Tampa Bay Water and other utilities across the state, planning for hurricane season begins long before the season arrives. From conducting an annual review of the utility’s hurricane plan...
Every year, Tampa Bay Water updates its demand forecast over a 20-year horizon to ensure the next water supply project is developed in time to meet growing demands. This forecast...
At its February meeting, Tampa Bay Water’s board of directors approved a joint project agreement amendment for the South Hillsborough Pipeline to accommodate changes requested by Hillsborough County. Hillsborough County...
News Release For Immediate Release Contact: Brandon Moorebmoore@tampabaywater.org(727) 791-2304 | (727) 470-0702 CLEARWATER, Fla. (Jan. 31, 2025) – Tampa Bay Water, the region’s wholesale drinking water utility, invites residents, stakeholders, and community members...
News Release For Immediate Release Contact: Brandon Moorebmoore@tampabaywater.org(727) 791-2304 | (727) 470-0702 Clearwater, Fla. — Tampa Bay Water is proud to announce the recipients of its newly expanded Water Conservation and Protection Mini-grant...
News Release For Immediate Release Contact: Brandon Moorebmoore@tampabaywater.org(727) 791-2304 Clearwater, Fla - (Nov. 26, 2024) Tampa Bay Water, the region’s wholesale drinking water utility, invites residents, stakeholders, and community members...
News Release For Immediate Release Contact: Brandon Moorebmoore@tampabaywater.org(727) 791-2304 CLEARWATER, Fla. — Tampa Bay Water’s C.W. Bill Young Regional Reservoir has reached full capacity, thanks to the combined efforts of conservation-minded...
Public records requests should be directed to the records custodian, Krista Simon, at:Phone: (727) 796‑2355 Email: records@tampabaywater.orgFax: (727) 791‑2388Mail: 2575 Enterprise RoadClearwater, FL 33763