News & Public Notices
After completing a successful pilot program, the Tampa Water Department will continue to use ultrasonic technology to reduce algae growth in a cost-effective and environmentally-friendly way in parts…
Tampa closes the year with nearly two billion gallons of water saved, following the once-a-week watering restrictions put in place around this time last year.The once-a-week restrictions were…
City of Tampa Utilities staff will resume reading water meters by the end of the week, in an effort to provide as many customers as possible with updated utility bills.Since mid-October, customers…
The Tampa Water Department is giving residents and businesses new insight into the infrastructure that delivers drinking water to their property. As part of a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (…
City of Tampa Utilities is informing customers about a temporary change that will impact their future utility bills. Debris left behind by Hurricane Milton is interfering with staff members’ ability…
Preliminary damage assessments are underway in Tampa following the passage of Hurricane Milton.Heavy rainfall and hurricane-force winds may have subsided, but the dangers remain, with downed trees…
In the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, Tampa Water Department staff is actively investigating and responding to water main breaks caused by storm damage. The department wants to reassure the public…
Residents are asked to reduce water usage, when possible, to reduce the impact on the City of Tampa's Wastewater infrastructure, as repairs are made following Hurricane Helene.Two Wastewater pumping…
Tropical Storm Helene expected to impact the Tampa Bay area by Thursday, the City of Tampa is taking proactive steps to prepare our community, with special focus on water, stormwater, and wastewater…
The Tampa Water Department will temporarily change its disinfection process from Monday, September 16 through Monday, October 7. This is part of routine maintenance to preserve the quality of our…
State water officials have extended the once-a-week watering restrictions, just weeks after the Tampa Water Department, with the support of the Tampa City Council, decided to make them permanent.The…
In an effort to continue to conserve Tampa's invaluable water resources, city leaders are proposing to make the emergency once-a-week watering restrictions permanent. First ordered by the Southwest…
TAMPA, Fla. (July 3, 2024) -- As the Tampa Bay region continues to experience drier-than-normal weather conditions, residents will continue to only be allowed to irrigate their lawns once-a-week. The…
TAMPA, Fla. (April 30, 2024) -- One hundred and seventy-five years…
For the first time in the Tampa Water Department's history, a construction team has been formed as a proactive approach to combat soaring construction costs. As the city works to complete critical…
Faced with an ongoing rain deficit, Tampa is kicking off “Water Conservation Month” with a community fair aimed at reducing customers’ water use. The Tampa Water Department’s water conservation and…
The Hillsborough River is going green ahead of next weekend’s Tampa’s Downtown River O’ Green event. Today, Friday, March 8, at 10:00 a.m., the Tampa Downtown Partnership, Grow Financial, and City of…
The City of Tampa is taking an important step to maintain its world-class tree canopy while making important infrastructure improvements to the community. The City is expanding the Neighborhoods…
As the Tampa Bay region continues to experience drier-than-normal weather conditions, the once-a-week watering restrictions have been extended. The Southwest Florida Water Management District (…
As the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) prepares to release its drinking water regulations on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as "Forever Chemicals," the Tampa Water…
Mayor Recognizes Homeowners for their Water-Wise Landscape…
Due to this year’s drought, the Southwest Florida Management Water District (SWFWMD) issued a Modified Phase 1 Water Shortage for Hillsborough, Pinellas, and Pasco Counties. This order will limit…
The Tampa Water Department will temporarily change its disinfection process Monday, November 6 through Monday, November 27. This is routine maintenance that preserves the quality of our drinking…
With water usage in the City of Tampa continuing to rise and reach record levels, the Water Department is encouraging Tampa customers to participate in the "Imagine a Day Without Water"…
After an unusually dry rainy season and a significant rise in water usage, the City of Tampa Water Department is urging residents and businesses to use water wisely. Starting this month, water…
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