Monthly Archives: May 2026

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  2605/26

  Tampa Bay Water Secures Approval to Continue Increased Alafia River Withdrawals, Strengthening Regional Supply

  Surface Water

  Tampa Bay Water recently received final approval to continue its increased permitted withdrawal limit from the Alafia River, marking a significant step toward strengthening reliability of the region’s drinking water supply and preparing for future dry seasons.  The Southwest Florida...

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  2205/26

  Tampa Bay Water Advances Desalination Plant Reliability with Reverse Osmosis Improvements

  Desalination

  Tampa Bay Water’s Board of Directors approved a key investment to strengthen the reliability and production capacity of the region’s Seawater Desalination Plant. The Reverse Osmosis (RO) Trains Project is the...

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  2105/26

  Major Water Projects Moving Forward: Pipeline and Treatment Plant Expansion Updates

  Construction

  Tampa Bay Water is making steady progress on two major projects designed to strengthen the region’s drinking water system: the South Hillsborough Pipeline and the Surface Water Treatment Plant Expansion.  South Hillsborough...

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  2005/26

  Tampa Bay Water Board Approves PFAS and Total Organic Carbon Treatment at Five Locations

  Water Quality

  Tampa Bay Water’s Board of Directors approved moving forward with water quality treatment system upgrades, authorizing targeted improvements designed to address per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and reduce total organic carbon (TOC) in the regional...

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  1905/26

  Tampa Bay Water Prepares for 2026 Hurricane Season

  Agency

  As the 2026 hurricane season approaches, Tampa Bay Water is finalizing its hurricane season readiness efforts — reviewing emergency plans, checking fuel and supplies, training staff and coordinating closely with member governments across the region.  “We can’t control storms, but we can control...

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