News & Public Notices
Water Department to Add New Infrastructure Upgrade to Improve Safety & ResiliencyThe Tampa Water Department is moving forward with a critical upgrade to its water treatment process that will…
As the Tampa Bay area enters the drier fall season, the Tampa Water Department is helping residents maintain healthy, water-wise lawns with a free compost giveaway.Starting Friday, November 7, 2025,…
As Tampa marks one year since the unprecedented back-to-back hurricanes of fall 2024, a look back at the response and recovery efforts underscores the city’s resilience and fight to come back…
The Tampa Water Department is inviting customers to participate in a brief survey aimed at gaining a deeper understanding of public perceptions about their drinking water. The seven-minute survey is…
The Tampa Water Department is proud to announce the successful completion of a major infrastructure upgrade at the nearly 100-year-old David L. Tippin Water Treatment Facility. This $93 million…
Inefficient irrigation systems can waste thousands of precious gallons of water — and drive-up monthly utility bills. Now, Tampa Water Department customers have a chance to take control of both,…
The City of Tampa has released its proposed Fiscal Year 2026 budget, themed “Grounded in Progress,” reflecting a continued commitment to strengthening core city services, investing in resilient…
Tampa Water Department to Temporarily Change Disinfection ProcessThe Tampa Water Department will temporarily switch its water disinfection process from Monday, June 9, 2025, through Monday, June 30,…
Four Tampa Neighborhoods Receive Major Infrastructure UpgradesFour Tampa neighborhoods are more sustainable and resilient thanks to a major infrastructure project that helped strengthen these…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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