News Release
For Immediate Release
Contact: Brandon Moorebmoore@tampabaywater.org(727) 791-2304 | (727) 470-0702
CLEARWATER, Fla. (March 18, 2024)- Tampa Bay Water continues to encourage water conservation and reminds residents that small actions can make a significant difference. This week marks the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Fix a Leak Week, which urges everyone to take proactive steps to stop household leaks that waste nearly one trillion gallons of water annually in the United States alone.
The Tampa Bay region remains in a Stage 1 Drought Alert. With the driest season of the year upon us, eliminating unnecessary water usage is more critical than ever.
Simple Steps to Participate in Fix a Leak Week:
Regional water facts as of March 1, 2024:
About Tampa Bay Water
Tampa Bay Water is the largest wholesale water supplier in Florida, providing high-quality drinking water to its members, who in turn, supply water to more than 2.5 million residents of the Tampa Bay area. Tampa Bay Water member governments include Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas counties and the cities of New Port Richey, St. Petersburg and Tampa. To learn more, visit tampabaywater.org.
For news media requests, please contact: Michelle Stom, MPA, APR Chief of Staff/Chief Strategy Officer O: (727) 791-2305 | M: (727) 418-4652 Brandon Moore, APR Public Communications Manager O: (727) 791-2304 | M: (727) 470-0702