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For Immediate Release

Contact: Brandon Moore
bmoore@tampabaywater.org
(727) 791-2304 

CLEARWATER, Fla. (Nov. 20, 2025) – Tampa Bay Water Wise has reached a big win for water conservation: 1 million gallons saved every day thanks to rebates offered since the program launched in 2020. The announcement came during Tampa Bay Water’s recent board meeting, where program manager, Amelia Brown, confirmed the program surpassed its 2025 goal.  

And the work doesn’t stop there. The program’s overall target is 3.8 million gallons per day by 2030. To help get there, Tampa Bay Water Wise is boosting rebate incentives temporarily for homeowners and businesses to replace old toilets with more water-efficient models.

“This milestone proves small actions make a big impact,” said Brown. “We’re grateful to everyone who helped us get here—and we’re pushing to save even more.” 

The program’s success comes from thousands of participants—homeowners, HOAs, restaurants, hotels, and multifamily communities—who’ve installed high-efficiency toilets, smart irrigation systems, and water-saving appliances. 

Conservation remains one of the most cost-effective ways to meet future water demand. At just $0.74 per thousand gallons saved, it’s less expensive than building new water supply infrastructure. 

“We’re investing in water supply infrastructure to meet future water demands, but conservation means less to build—and more money in your pocket,” Brown added.

About Tampa Bay Water Wise

Tampa Bay Water Wise is a partnership between Tampa Bay Water, the regional wholesale drinking water provider, and the utility’s six member governments: Hillsborough, Pasco, and Pinellas counties and the cities of New Port Richey, St. Petersburg, and Tampa. The Southwest Florida Water Management District – one of five regional water management districts in the state of Florida – co-funds the rebate program. To learn more, visit tampabaywaterwise.org. 

About Tampa Bay Water

Tampa Bay Water is the largest wholesale water supplier in Florida, providing high-quality drinking water to its members that, in turn, supply water to more than 2.6 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.