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Water Department Director - Brad Baird Brad graduated in 1982 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Engineering from the University of Florida and is a registered Professional Engineer in Florida.  Brad has dedicated his entire career to public service; he has worked for the City of Tampa for more than 24 years in various capacities.

He was project manager for over $250 million worth of sanitary sewer capital improvements.  He later served as Deputy Director for the Wastewater Department including overseeing an Optimization Program that saved the City over $10 million. 

Since April 2006 he has served as Director of the Water Department.  In addition to ensuring the Water Department meets its mission 24 hours per day, seven days per week, he is currently leading the Department in executing the following initiatives:  1)  Aging infrastructure replacement, 2)   Lower Hillsborough River minimum flow, 3)  Preventive maintenance program improvements,  4)  Water quality enhancements, 5)  Pipeline system upgrades, 6)  Reclaimed water system expansion, and 7) Distribution and production efficiency improvements.

Brad L. Baird, P.E.

Department Director

 

 

 
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