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Tampa Water Department fees are established by Resolution 2005-1165 (PDF, 216 KB), Section 2 C-H.

 

Water Meter Installation Charges

Meter Size

Peak Flow Rate (gpm)

Application Fee Deposit Meter Installation

3/4"

0 - 20

$50

$45

$665

1"

 21-50

$50

 $60

$715

1 1/2"

 51-100 $70 $105

$990

2"

 101-160

$70

 $150

$1,035

If water service has existed at the location within the past five (5) years, a $70 meter reinstallation fee will be charged provided the service line meets current engineering standards. Contact Water Department Planning Section at (813) 274-8121 regarding fees and deposits for meters larger than two (2) inches. 

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Water Connection Fees

Meter Specifications

Buildings Existing
Prior to 10/1/97

New Construction

Size Flow Rate (gpm) Inside City Outside City Inside City Outside City

3/4"

0 - 20

$2,800

$2,800

$2,800

$3,500

1"

 21-50 $7,000

$7,000

$7,000

$8,750

1 1/2"

 51-75 $10,500 $10,500 $10,500

$13,125
1 1/2" 76-100 $14,000 $14,000 $14,000 $17,500

2"

 101-125 $17,500

$17,500

$17,500

$21,875
2" 126-150 $21,000 $21,000 $21,000 $26,250
2" or 3" 151-200 $28,000 $28,000 $28,000 $35,000
3" 201-300 $42,000 $42,000 $42,000 $52,500
3" or 4" 301-500 $70,000 $70,000 $70,000 $87,500
4" 501-750 $105,000 $105,000 $105,000 $131,250
4" 751-1000 $140,000 $140,000 $140,000 $175,000
6" 1001-1500 $210,000 $210,000 $210,000 $262,500
6" or 8" 1501-3000 $420,000 $420,000 $420,000 $525,000

Additional fees may be required, under unusual circumstances. If it is not financially feasible for the Water Department to provide service, customers may be given the option of receiving service by paying the cost the City would have incurred. All fees and deposits must be paid prior to the installation of mains and meters.

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Reclaimed Water Fees

Meter Size

Application Fee Meter Installation

3/4"

$15

$375

 1"

$15

$445

1.5"

$70

$695

2"

$70

$890

Contact Water Department Planning Section at (813) 274-8121 regarding fees and deposits for meters larger than two (2) inches. 

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Fire Line Connection and Service Fees

In accordance with Tampa City Code Section 26-95, fire protection systems connected to Tampa Water Department mains must contain an approved detector check valve to detect possible leakage or unauthorized use of water for other than fighting fires from the fire protection system. If the periodic inspection of the detector system by the city indicates that water is being used from the fire protection system for uses other than fighting fires or if the system shows excessive leakage, the owner must pay the Tampa Water Department for the cost of installing an approved water meter, and the meter will be established as a regular account, subject to all rules, regulations and appropriate water rates.

 

Fire Flow Rate (gpm)

Application Fee

Connection Fee

Annual Service Fee

0 - 50

$70

$3,950

$10

51-100

$70

$5,140

$10

101-150

$70

$5,990

$10

151- 300

$70

$7,780

$30

301-500

$70

$9,343

$90

501-750

$70

$10,994

$90

751-1000

$70

$12,255

$90

1001-1500

$70

$14,280

$200
1501-3000

$70

 $18,550

$200

3001-4500

 $70

$21,616

 $300

Please contact the Water Department Planning Section at (813) 274-8121 regarding fees for fire connections larger than eight (8) inches.

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Monthly Minimum Charge

Your water bill is based on actual water usage or the minimum monthly charge, whichever is more. Minimum monthly charges are based on meter size.

Meter Size Inside City Outside City
3/4" $1.50 $1.75
1" $4.50 $5.25
1 1/2" $7.50 $8.75
2" $9.00 $10.50
3" $16.50 $19.25
4" $22.50 $26.25
6" $37.50 $43.75

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Tampa Bay Water Pass-Through Charge

The Tampa Bay Water Pass-Through Charge was established in order for the city to recover the additional costs associated with water purchases from Tampa Bay Water. Tampa Bay Water is a regional wholesale provider that sells water to local water providers. The City of Tampa purchases water from Tampa Bay Water during times when demand is high and our own resources can no longer meet customer demand. This surcharge was put into place to recover the difference between what we pay Tampa Bay Water and what it costs us to produce water at our own facilities.

The surcharge is only passed on to our customers during times when the City of Tampa has had to buy water from Tampa Bay Water. A per unit cost is calculated from the total cost for all of the purchases from Tampa Bay Water during the previous 3 month period. The amount each customer pays is calculated by multiplying their individual usage times that per unit cost. The surcharge appears a separate line item on the utility bill and, like the tier rates for water, the surcharge line item is subject to tax.

For more information on the surcharge contact a Call Center Representative at (813) 274-8811.

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Reviewed for content 9/29/09 


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