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Environment and Utilities
Tampa's municipal codes are published by the Municipal Code Corporation. Recent hurricanes, flooding, tornadoes, and winter storms have emphasized the need for us all to be prepared for disasters in the Tampa Bay region. The frequency and intensity of these disasters are increasing. In 1998 alone, Hurricanes Georges and Mitch were responsible for the death of over 7,000 people in Central America and destroyed billions of dollars worth of property in Central America and Florida. The Public Works Department has prepared this guide to help you prepare for disasters. We do not encourage the use of sand bags. Technology has greatly improved, and a combination of expandable foam and sheets of polypropylene, or similar plastic, are the best materials to use.
The city may supply sand bags depending on the type of emergency. After an emergency is declared, the bags would be made available at various sites throughout the city. Those locations will be publicly announced at the time of the emergency. What hazardous waste is and how it should be handled. The Department of Public Works provides a variety of services to the public and to other City departments. The Reclaimed Water project (formerly STAR - South Tampa Area Reclaimed Water) distributes highly treated wastewater from the Howard F. Curren Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant on Hooker's Point to residents and businesses in parts of South Tampa where it can be used to irrigate lawns and landscaping. The Recycling Division is responsible for implementing, monitoring and administering the department’s comprehensive recycling program. This includes curbside and multi-family recycling, yard waste recycling, office paper and commercial recycling programs. The Solid Waste Department provides safe, efficient and environmentally sound solid waste collection, disposal and recycling services for over 80,000 residential and commercial customers. The Solid Waste Enhanced Environment Program (S.W.E.E.P.) is managed by the Solid Waste Department. In an effort to continually improve our program and ensure adequate scheduling of volunteers, staff and equipment, the Department of Solid Waste will begin riding routes prior to weekend neighborhood cleanups and will post signage throughout the area receiving service. Through the S.W.E.E.P. for Cleaner Neighborhoods initiative, we hope to improve the quality of life in Tampa’s neighborhoods. The Utility Accounting Division of Revenue and Finance handles the billing, meter reading, and customer service needs of over 129,000 utility customers. View or pay City of Tampa utility bills. Report a high utility bill. Steps to resolve the situation. Request to start water, sewer, and solid waste utility services. Only for residents located within the City of Tampa utilities service areas. Request to terminate water, sewer, and solid waste utility services.
Wastewater Department personnel collect, treat, and dispose of more than 50 million gallons of wastewater per day from over 98,000 customers in Tampa and its immediate suburbs. Sanitary treatment requires the careful removal of pollutants and pathogens from wastewater in a manner consistent with Federal, state, and local regulations so that the end product can be returned to the environment for natural recycling. The Tampa Water Department is responsible for producing and distributing fully treated potable water. Water conservation information resources for citizens and educators, including a water usage calculator and activities for kids. Report violations to water usage/restriction. Water use restrictions for users of all water sources including but not limited to city water, well and surface water inside Tampa city limits. View current and normal weather conditions in Tampa, plus links to local media radar images and national weather related agencies. Some documents are in Adobe Acrobat PDF format -
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