Water Efficiency and Conservation

The Tampa Water Department's Water Efficiency and Conservation Program is designed to reduce demands on Tampa's water supply by increasing the efficiency of water use within our service area.

For more information about water efficiency  and conservation, visit the Tampa Water Department booth at one of the upcoming community events on the Water Department calendar, participate in an upcoming event or visit our Save Water page.

Programs and Services

• Micro-irrigation Conversion Rebates - get up to $1000 to use less water on your landscape (program open through 7/13/12)
• Industrial-Commercial-Institutional (ICI) Water Audits - Boost competitive edge by lower operating costs.

• Home Water Efficiency Tool Kit: 7 Steps To Control Your Water Use (PDF, 3.2 MB) -Free printable workbook to perform a home water audit and create a water budget

• Plumbing Fixture Retrofits - Free showerheads, faucet aerators and toilet leak detection dye tablets.
• Put A Lid On Leaks Program - Free door hanger with information on checking for flapper leaks that is available to community groups, school groups, environmental groups, Homeowner Associations, and individuals.
• Florida-Friendly Landscaping and Florida-friendly Landscape Demonstration Sites
• Micro-Irrigation
• Rain Sensors
• Rain Barrel Workshops
• Water Use Enforcement Program
• Community Water Wise Awards Program
• Residential Home Water Use and Retrofit Study
• How Are You Saving Water?
• Aquifer Storage and Recovery (PDF, 51 kB)
• Reclaimed Water

(page last reviewed: 4/13/12)