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The City of Tampa Water Department is making a major step in sustaining the future quality and consistency of its drinking water. Starting today, the David L. Tippin Water Treatment Facility will…

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The City of Tampa’s Water Department is installing eight new 40-foot-long pumps and motors at the David L. Tippin Water Treatment Plant as part of its High Service Pump Station project. Once in…

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The Tampa Water Department will temporarily change its disinfection process from Monday, June 12 through Monday, July 3, 2023, as part of its routine maintenance to preserve drinking water quality.…

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This Earth Day, the public is invited to learn how to keep their landscapes healthy and thriving while saving a precious resource: our water! The Tampa Water Department Conservation team will be…

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Tampa Water Department Addresses Seasonal Drought by Temporarily Purchasing Water from Wholesale Water Provider The Tampa Water Department will purchase water from Tampa Bay Water (TBW) beginning…

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The Water Department is launching a two-year pilot program that will test ultrasonic technology to reduce algae growth in a selected area of the Hillsborough River reservoir. The program will consist…

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Cuts Permit Review Time by Over 75 Percent to Keep Up with City's Growth As more businesses continue to open and expand in Tampa and more people move into the city, the Water Department is…

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Deadline is June 30 Award season is underway in your neighborhood! The Community Water Wise Awards program is now taking applications from residents and businesses with beautiful, water-efficient…

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The Tampa Water Department is helping its customers keep a very important New Year’s resolution: saving water. The department is offering a series of workshops that focus on conserving water and in…

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Tampa Water Department crews and contractors are busy working to fix citywide damage triggered by the late December cold snap.   Between December 26, 2022, and December 30, 2022, the Tampa…

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As residents brace for what could be the coldest Christmas in decades, the Tampa Water Department is taking a proactive approach to make sure our service continues to run, uninterrupted through the…

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This year’s award winners are Tampa residents Tony Monk and Megan Etue. They created an inviting design with curb appeal and Florida-Friendly landscaping principles. Download Video Cultivating a…

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The Tampa Water Department will be holding its first Job Expo on Saturday, October 22, 2022. The department is actively recruiting for a wide range of talent, from entry-level applicants to seasoned…

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The Tampa Water Department is announcing the temporary switch to its water disinfection process to chlorine starting Monday, October 3 through Monday, October 24, 2022. This routine preventative…

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The Tampa Water Department called in a specialized dive team on Tuesday and Wednesday to remove two underwater valves, helping increase water flow and provide drinking water to the public. The valves…

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City employees (and family) volunteering to keep our coastline clean. What is Coastal Cleanup Day?  The international effort brings together volunteers from more than 150 countries to clean up…

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The Tampa Water Department will be purchasing water from Tampa Bay Water (TBW) for several weeks beginning on Monday, September 19, 2022.   Why this purchase is necessary:  To facilitate…

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Tampa Water Department staff gave children at Temple Crest Park a chance to use their scientific skills to monitor the water in the Hillsborough River.  Event information: The after-school…

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The Tampa Water Department will temporarily change its water disinfection process to chlorine between September 12-October 3, 2022.  What is happening: During this period, the department will…

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The Tampa Water Department will be purchasing water from Tampa Bay Water (TBW) for several weeks beginning on Monday, July 18, 2022.   Why this purchase is necessary:  To comply with the…

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BEHIND THE SCENES LOOK: Crews Will Remove and Repair Aging Raw-Water Pump  Key Part of Modernizing Water Department Infrastructure  The Tampa Water Department is providing a unique,…

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Foundation for Tampa's Neighborhoods will drastically reduce the likelihood of water main breaks and wastewater cave ins.  WHO: Mayor Jane Castor, Brad Baird, Deputy Administrator of…

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The Tampa Water Department will temporarily change its water disinfection process to chlorine between March 14-April 4, 2022. What is happening: During this period, the department will use…

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The SIX Pilot Project just concluded at Tippin Water Treatment Facility in Tampa and will be implemented on a large scale by 2027. The Tampa Water Department has just completed an innovative…

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 The Tampa Water Department has resumed its normal water disinfection process at the David L. Tippin Water Treatment Facility. The Water Department uses liquid oxygen to create ozone, a…