Category Archive: Reservoir
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Read MoreRegional System is in Great Shape Going into Dry Months
Cooler weather and nearly normal rainfall have lessened water use during the region’s typical dry season. In February, regional demand was 192.2 million gallons of water per day (mgd), down... -
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 MoreTelephone Town Halls Offer Opportunities to Provide Feedback on New Projects
Tampa Bay Water has two options under consideration to supply more water to the region by 2028: expanding surface water capacity or expanding the seawater desalination plant. The Surface Water... -
Read MoreFlexible Operations Plan Helps Sustainably Meet Demand
At the May meeting, Tampa Bay Water’s board approved the agency’s Operations Plan Biennial Report for submission to the Southwest Florida Water Management District. Every two years, Tampa Bay Water... -
Read MoreNew Solar Array Is One of Several Projects Under Construction
A new solar array at the C.W. Bill Young Regional Reservoir will offset electricity consumption for Tampa Bay Water and is one of the nine projects currently in construction for... -
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 MoreSeveral Projects Under Consideration to Bring New Water to Region
Projections show Tampa Bay Water will need to supply an additional 10 million gallons per day (mgd) of water by 2028 to meet increased demand from population growth. Tampa Bay... -
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... -
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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... -
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Planning Water Delivery Through A Drought
In Florida, periodic droughts are a part of life. That’s why Tampa Bay Water created the Water Shortage Mitigation Plan, which ensures the region has clean, affordable drinking water, even...