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Water Service Introduction Letter

Please invest a few moments to review this site to ensure your service is completed as quickly as possible.

*Please note:

  • A separate application fee is required for each individual application.
  • An application is required for each domestic meter being requested.
  • No more than one (1) domestic meter can be installed for each premise or legal description.

Please complete the application below:

Application for Commitment of Commercial Water Service (PDF)

Application Checklist

Download Adobe Acrobat

Please attach the relevant Application Fee:

Peak or domestic flow of 50 gpm or less, no fireline $50
Peak domestic flow greater than 50 gpm, fire main, fire hydrant or infrastructure $70

Please attach the following information to your Application (if applicable):

  • Statement of your intentions for installation if a larger water service (Developer or City installed).
  • Address verification if proposed structure, (call 274-8405).
  • A detailed site plan for the development indicating the location of the property, the location and size of the building(s), site roadways, outside piping, project frontage on public right-of-way, and proposed new utility piping by others in this area.
  • A copy of your final plat, if subdivision is outside City limits or there is no clear public right of way.
  • Fire Flow Data Sheet (.PDF)
  • Water Customer Data Sheet (.PDF)
  • Plumbing plans
  • Boundary Survey
  • Landscaping and Storm Drainage Plans
  • Statement of your intentions to have an irrigation meter (yes/no). If your required flow is greater than 20 gpm (¾" meter), you must attach an Irrigation Demand Worksheet or a written statement of a design flow rate signed by the owner or authorized engineer.
  • Documentation for any special water uses.
  • Proof of ownership of property if not verifiable with County Property Appraiser’s Office (preferably deed).
  • Signed authorization form from the owner of the property granting your company the right to sign the application.
  • If property is within shared development with master metered water services (e.g., strip retail center), please provide both existing and proposed water demands (via the Water Customer Data Sheet and current City of Tampa Water Department account information.
  • Benchmark elevation & final grade elevation or statement of no grade changes.
  • Anticipated water consumption in gallons per day.
  • If your project falls within the South and Central Tampa Area Contribution in Aid of Construction Area, you must complete the ERC Calculation Spreadsheet.

Submit your application and attachments to:

Tampa Water Department

306 East Jackson St. 5E

Tampa, FL 33602

Fax: (813) 274 – 7435

Please allow approximately 2 weeks for a response.

NOTE: Please be advised that the review process for applications is generally time critical for all applicants. Your patience is appreciated as your application is reviewed and processed in the order in which it was received. The completeness and integrity of submitted documentation is helpful in ensuring an efficient commitment process. Providing an email address on your application may decrease time utilized for communication purposes.

Should you have additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Tampa Water Department:

Phone: (813) 274 - 8121

Fax: (813) 274 – 7435

Thank you for allowing the Tampa Water Department to serve you.


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