Meter Replacement

Tampa embarked on an extensive meter replacement program in fiscal year 1992, to reduce authorized and unauthorized water use losses. As of Sept. 30, 2008, the City has replaced more than 200,000 meters, contributing to a reduction in non-revenue producing water. Below is a history of the meter replacement program

Fiscal Year	Meters Replaced
1992	6,261
1993	9,261
1994	17,081
1995	15,331
1996	15,020
1997	13,631
1998	13,443
1999	10,078
2000	11,811
2001	11,663
2002	15,031
2003	13,877
2004	12,549
2005	9,309
2006	8,481
2007	8,064
2008	21,944
2009	25,630
TOTAL	238,465

In the Spring of 2008, the Water Department increased activity in the meter replacement program with a plan to change out over 60,000 meters over the next several years. To stay current on the change out schedule, the Department partnered with Volt Telecomm, Inc.

These contractors working in the City on our behalf carry identification badges, drive vehicles with signs identifying them as a Volt representative, and contact customers - either in person or by leaving a door hanger - to explain the work that was performed.

If you have any question about water service activity in your neighborhood, contact the Water Department's Emergency Repair and Service Section at (813) 274-7400.

History of Meter Replacements