May 2022 - Tampa Bay Water

Monthly Archives: May 2022

2605/22

Preparation is Key to Weathering Hurricane Season

Climate
Hurricane season begins June 1. Tampa Bay Water has been reviewing plans, stocking supplies and renewing emergency incident training in preparation for the upcoming hurricane season. Are you ready if...
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2605/22

Warren Hogg Selected as New Chief Science Officer

Agency
Warren Hogg has been selected as Tampa Bay Water’s chief science officer, effective April 25, 2022. Mr. Hogg has served as the interim chief science and technical officer since October...
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2605/22

Flexible Operations Plan Helps Sustainably Meet Demand

Board, Desalination, Groundwater, Reservoir, Surface Water
At the May meeting, Tampa Bay Water’s board approved the agency’s Operations Plan Biennial Report for submission to the Southwest Florida Water Management District. Every two years, Tampa Bay Water...
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2605/22

Tampa Bay Water Board Now Considering Two Options for New Water Supply

Board, Future Water
Since 2018, Tampa Bay Water has been evaluating three water supply options to meet the region's future demands. Those include expansion of surface water treatment at the existing plant or...
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1305/22

Public Outreach Begins This Summer on Pipeline Proposed Routes

Agency, Future Water
Tampa Bay Water and its consultants have been studying potential routes for the new South Hillsborough Pipeline that will address the water needs in southern Hillsborough County. Currently, project teams...
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1305/22

2021 Water Quality Report Available; Regional Study Nearing Completion

Agency
Tampa Bay Water just released its 2021 Water Quality Report, or consumer confidence report, which shows that the water we provided our member governments in 2021 met or was better...
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1305/22

Maintenance and New Projects Keep Water Flowing

Board, Construction, Future Water
At the April board meeting, Tampa Bay Water gave an update on seven projects in various stages of construction. Three were recently completed for approximately $3.9 million: A new solar...
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1305/22

Proposed Budget Requests Modest Increase in Uniform Rate for 2023

Agency, Financial
Each year Tampa Bay Water considers anticipated water demand, staffing needs and capital improvement expenditures to draft a budget for the following fiscal year. The budget aims to maintain a...
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