Conservation Archives - Tampa Bay Water

Category Archive: Conservation

0504/24

Water Conservation is Essential to Weathering Dry Season

Conservation
The Tampa Bay area has received normal rainfall since November, which has helped lessen the drought conditions in our coastal areas and allowed Tampa Bay Water to store additional water...
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0703/24

Conservation is Key as Dry Season Approaches

Conservation
Cooler temperatures, recent rains, watering restrictions and increased permitted withdrawals from the Alafia River have allowed Tampa Bay Water to add water to the regional reservoir. That’s good news. However,...
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3101/24

Continued Conservation Needed to Weather Drought

Conservation
While the Tampa Bay area ended 2023 with normal rainfall in November and December, the region remains in a Stage 1 Drought Alert due to a 9.3-inch rainfall deficit over...
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2911/23

Once-a-Week Restrictions Aim to Save Water Ahead of Dry Season

Conservation
Over the summer, rain that usually falls like clockwork missed the Tampa Bay region. In fact, the 2023 summer rainy season was the driest in 26 years. Tampa Bay Water...
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3110/23

20 Ways to Help Conserve Water

Conservation
Torrential downpours are typical of a Florida summer, but summer 2023 was not typical. The Tampa Bay region received only 3.2 inches of rainfall during September instead of the normal...
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0304/23

April Is Water Conservation Month

Conservation
For 25 years, April has been annually proclaimed as Water Conservation Month in Florida, and for good reason. April is part of Florida’s dry season and April showers aren’t typical...
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2911/22

Agency Partners with Tampa Bay Watch on Toilet Recycling Pilot Project

Conservation, Water Wise
Tampa Bay Water Wise is Tampa Bay Water’s conservation program that provides rebates to residents and business owners for installing water-efficient fixtures and devices. Since the program launched in 2020,...
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0410/22

Morris Bridge Wellfield Nominated for Local Support Grant

Conservation, Groundwater
Florida State Rep. Traci Koster recently nominated Tampa Bay Water’s Morris Bridge Wellfield rehabilitation program to receive a local support grant from the Florida Legislature. The grant program allows members...
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0609/22

Utility Supports Florida Friendly Landscaping with 2023 Funding

Conservation, Water Wise
Tampa Bay Water is deeply committed to water conservation activities and partners with other county and state agencies who share in this commitment. At its August meeting, Tampa Bay Water’s...
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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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