(page last reviewed: 06/01/09)
Limited rainfall, increasing
irrigation demands and decreased flow in the Hillsborough River
have
caused Tampa’s reservoir level to decline and recover more slowly
than in past years. The reservoir is Tampa’s
primary drinking water source and
Emergency Water Use Restrictions have been enacted to help ensure a sufficient
quantity of drinking water for the Tampa community.
Violating water use restrictions in Tampa may
result in
fines ranging from $100 to $450 and a mandatory court appearance.
By using water efficiently you may also save money. Tampa's
Schedule
of Rates includes a multi-tier rate structure where the price of each billing unit of water increases as the quantity of water used
in a billing cycle increases. This means that using more water will
result in a higher utility bill due to the increased tier charges.
Water Use Restrictions depend on where the property is located and what
water source is being used. Links are provided below:
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Water use with City of Tampa
provided potable (drinking) water inside the City limits is restricted
under
Emergency
Ordinance 2009-81
and
SWF Order 09-012.
(Phase IV
Restrictions Summary).
Printable
Phase IV Summary Sheet (PDF, 29.1K) |
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Water use with water sources
other than that provided by the City (for example: private irrigation
wells, lakes, ponds, streams, and harvested rainwater) is restricted under
SWF Order 09-012 and
SWF Order 08-044.
Online registry
forms for well water and alternative water source use are available. (Phase
III Restrictions Summary) |
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Water use restrictions for
customers located outside Tampa city limits are enforced by
Hillsborough County Water Resource Services. Call (813) 275-7094 for
more information. |
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Water restrictions inside Tampa City limits, using well water and
sources other than public supply potable (drinking) water provided by
City of Tampa Water Department, for Commercial and Industrial Use,
Agricultural Use, Golf Courses and Driving Ranges, and Other Athletic
Play Areas
Water use with with water
sources other than that provided by the City (for example: private irrigation
wells, lakes, ponds, streams, and harvested rainwater) for Commercial and Industrial Use, Agricultural Use,
Golf Courses and Driving Ranges, and Other Athletic Play Areas is restricted
under
SWF Order 07-02 (Phase II Restrictions). |
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The use of reclaimed water
for irrigation and other non-potable uses is not restricted, although it
should always be used efficiently. Customers located in Tampa's
reclaimed water service area should contact (813) 282-7827 for
information of service availability. |
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