Category Archive: Climate
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Read MoreResilient, Interconnected System Safeguards Against Weather Changes
There’s a saying in Florida that if you don’t like the weather, stick around — it will change. Just a month ago, the region was in a Stage 1 Drought... -
Read MorePreparation is Key to Weathering Hurricane Season
The 2024 hurricane season is fast upon us, and Tampa Bay Water has been updating the agency’s Water Emergency Incident Command System and Hurricane Plan annex to ensure a prepared... -
Read MoreDiverse Regional System Ensures Sustainable Supply
Abundant rainfall from last summer coupled with a very wet November 2022 helped Tampa Bay Water begin its fiscal year 2023 (October 2022 to September 2023) with a full reservoir... -
Read More2022 Supply and Demand Snapshot; 2023 Forecast
Tampa Bay Water delivered more water to member governments this year than last year, but less than it had anticipated. The agency budgeted 192.2 million gallons of water per day... -
Read MoreUtility Prepares for Dry Season, Encourages Water Conservation
This year’s dry season is expected to be warmer and drier than normal, leading to climbing outdoor water demand. Comparing rainy-day water use to water use on warm, dry days... -
Read MoreTampa Bay Water Prepares for Warmer, Drier Weather
Above-average rainfall in June through September means Tampa Bay Water began its 2022 fiscal year Oct. 1 with a full C.W. Bill Young Regional Reservoir, the region’s water savings account.... -
Read MoreSummer Rains Increase Surface Water Availability, Help Fill Reservoir
‘April showers bring May flowers’ is not typically the case in Florida, as our dry season runs October through late May. But June gave us nearly a whopping 10 inches... -
Read MoreWater Conservation is Key No Matter What the Season
Florida’s dry season may be over, but don’t stop conserving water. Not only did this dry season extend into mid-June as expected, demand for water steadily increased. From October 2020... -
Read MoreHurricane Preparation Starts Months in Advance at Tampa Bay Water
Access to clean, safe water is essential before, during and after hurricane emergencies. Although the official hurricane season is June 1 through November 30, named storms can occur as early... -
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Regional Reservoir Full Even During Dry Season
Florida’s dry season is typically October through June. Often, during these months, as river flows reduce, Tampa Bay Water keeps its Surface Water Treatment Plant running with water from the...