News Releases

News Release For Immediate Release Contact: Brandon Moorebmoore@tampabaywater.org(727) 791-2304|(727) 470-0702 CLEARWATER, Fla. (May 20, 2025) – Tampa Bay Water’s board of directors approved the utility’s $219.4 million operating budget and $254.5 million Capital Improvements Program (CIP) budget for fiscal year 2026. The budgets address the needs of the growing Tampa Bay region, while balancing the board’s three overarching goals: to maintain a reliable water supply system, be good stewards of the environment and maintain cost effective rates.  The Tampa Bay region is projected to need an additional 10-12 million gallons per day (mgd) by 2028 and at least 10 mgd...

News Release For Immediate Release Contact: Brandon Moorebmoore@tampabaywater.org(727) 791-2304|(727) 470-0702 LITHIA, Fla. (May 6, 2025) - Tampa Bay Water is conducting a test of its emergency siren system at the C.W. Bill Young Regional Reservoir on Wed., May 7, at 9 a.m. To ensure the sirens are effective in the unlikely event of an emergency, the sirens will sound at 9 a.m. and will include three to five short blasts lasting 10-20 seconds each. This is only a test. Tampa Bay Water has notified Hillsborough County Emergency Management, the Sheriff's Office, Fire Rescue staff and residents surrounding the reservoir. If...

News Release For Immediate Release Contact: Brandon Moorebmoore@tampabaywater.org(727) 791-2304 St. Petersburg, Fla. — Tampa Bay Water and Great Explorations Children’s Museum celebrated the grand opening of the new Wonders of Wetlands exhibit today with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by local families, museum supporters, and representatives from both organizations. CLICK HERE FOR PHOTOS The exhibit features a large wetland terrarium that visually represents the relationship between the environment and our water supply. Kids can create their own rainstorm to explore how the aquifer is replenished and see how water travels through the wetland system before arriving at our taps. The interactive...

News Release For Immediate Release Contact: Brandon Moorebmoore@tampabaywater.org(727) 791-2304|(727) 470-0702 HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. (April 17, 2025) — Tampa Bay Water, UF/IFAS Extension and Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ presented the 2025 Tampa Bay Community Water Wise  Award for Hillsborough County to a local homeowner who exemplifies sustainable, water-wise landscaping. Out of 40 applicants throughout the Tampa Bay region, José Cosme-Rivera’s water-thrifty landscape stood out for his commitment to conservation and beautiful, environmentally friendly yard practices. Cosme-Rivera’s yard showcases the core principles of Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ through a thoughtful and sustainable design. His landscape thrives primarily on rainfall and features drought-tolerant plants and trees grouped...

News Release For Immediate Release Contact: Brandon Moorebmoore@tampabaywater.org(727) 791-2304 CLEARWATER, Fla. (April 8, 2025) – Tampa Bay Water, in partnership with the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) County Extension and Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Program, now offers more opportunities to recognize homeowners and businesses for their beautiful, water wise landscapes. The Tampa Bay Community Water Wise Awards Program recognizes Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas County residents and businesses for their use of attractive, Florida-Friendly landscaping and water-saving techniques. Applications are open until July 31 at awards.tampabaywaterwise.org.  Award opportunities now include:  Tampa Bay Community Water Wise Award: Recognizes landscapes...

News Release For Immediate Release Contact: Brandon Moorebmoore@tampabaywater.org(727) 791-2304|(727) 470-0702 LITHIA, Fla. (April 1, 2025) - Tampa Bay Water is conducting a test of its emergency siren system at the C.W. Bill Young Regional Reservoir on Wed., April 2, at 9 a.m. To ensure the sirens are effective in the unlikely event of an emergency, the sirens will sound at 9 a.m. and will include three to five short blasts lasting 10-20 seconds each. This is only a test. Tampa Bay Water has notified Hillsborough County Emergency Management, the Sheriff's Office, Fire Rescue staff and residents surrounding the reservoir. If...

News Release For Immediate Release Contact: Brandon Moorebmoore@tampabaywater.org(727) 791-2304 CLEARWATER, Fla. (March 30, 2025) – Tampa Bay Water was named a Top Workplace for 2025 by USA TODAY and the Tampa Bay Times in recognition of the regional utility’s commitment to an employee-first culture. The award highlights the commitment of the utility’s employees to providing a reliable supply of clean, safe drinking water to communities in Tampa Bay. “Supplying drinking water to more than 2.6 million people every day starts with a dedicated team,” said Chuck Carden, general manager for Tampa Bay Water. “We’re committed to making employees feel valued...

News Release For Immediate Release Contact: Brandon Moorebmoore@tampabaywater.org(727) 791-2304|(727) 470-0702 LITHIA, Fla. (March 4, 2025) - Tampa Bay Water is conducting a test of its emergency siren system at the C.W. Bill Young Regional Reservoir on Wed., March 5, at 9 a.m. To ensure the sirens are effective in the unlikely event of an emergency, the sirens will sound at 9 a.m. and will include three to five short blasts lasting 10-20 seconds each. This is only a test. Tampa Bay Water has notified Hillsborough County Emergency Management, the Sheriff's Office, Fire Rescue staff and residents surrounding the reservoir. If...

News Release For Immediate Release Contact: Brandon Moorebmoore@tampabaywater.org(727) 791-2304|(727) 470-0702 LITHIA, Fla. (Feb. 4, 2025) - Tampa Bay Water is conducting a test of its emergency siren system at the C.W. Bill Young Regional Reservoir on Wed., Feb. 5, at 9 a.m. To ensure the sirens are effective in the unlikely event of an emergency, the sirens will sound at 9 a.m. and will include three to five short blasts lasting 10-20 seconds each. This is only a test. Tampa Bay Water has notified Hillsborough County Emergency Management, the Sheriff's Office, Fire Rescue staff and residents surrounding the reservoir. If residents...