Climate Archives - Tampa Bay Water

Category Archive: Climate

0210/24

Resilient, Interconnected System Safeguards Against Weather Changes

Climate, Reservoir
There’s a saying in Florida that if you don’t like the weather, stick around — it will change. Just a month ago, the region was in a Stage 1 Drought...
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0306/24

Preparation is Key to Weathering Hurricane Season

Climate
The 2024 hurricane season is fast upon us, and Tampa Bay Water has been updating the agency’s Water Emergency Incident Command System and Hurricane Plan annex to ensure a prepared...
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1003/23

Diverse Regional System Ensures Sustainable Supply

Climate, Future Water
Abundant rainfall from last summer coupled with a very wet November 2022 helped Tampa Bay Water begin its fiscal year 2023 (October 2022 to September 2023) with a full reservoir...
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2710/22

2022 Supply and Demand Snapshot; 2023 Forecast

Climate, Future Water, Groundwater
Tampa Bay Water delivered more water to member governments this year than last year, but less than it had anticipated. The agency budgeted 192.2 million gallons of water per day...
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0804/22

Utility Prepares for Dry Season, Encourages Water Conservation

Climate, Conservation
This year’s dry season is expected to be warmer and drier than normal, leading to climbing outdoor water demand. Comparing rainy-day water use to water use on warm, dry days...
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0712/21

Tampa Bay Water Prepares for Warmer, Drier Weather

Climate
Above-average rainfall in June through September means Tampa Bay Water began its 2022 fiscal year Oct. 1 with a full C.W. Bill Young Regional Reservoir, the region’s water savings account....
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2807/21

Summer Rains Increase Surface Water Availability, Help Fill Reservoir

Climate, Reservoir, Surface Water
‘April showers bring May flowers’ is not typically the case in Florida, as our dry season runs October through late May. But June gave us nearly a whopping 10 inches...
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2406/21

Water Conservation is Key No Matter What the Season

Climate, Conservation, Reservoir
Florida’s dry season may be over, but don’t stop conserving water. Not only did this dry season extend into mid-June as expected, demand for water steadily increased. From October 2020...
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1105/21

Hurricane Preparation Starts Months in Advance at Tampa Bay Water

Climate, Water Quality
Access to clean, safe water is essential before, during and after hurricane emergencies. Although the official hurricane season is June 1 through November 30, named storms can occur as early...
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2403/21

Regional Reservoir Full Even During Dry Season

Climate, Groundwater, Reservoir
Florida’s dry season is typically October through June. Often, during these months, as river flows reduce, Tampa Bay Water keeps its Surface Water Treatment Plant running with water from the...
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