History Slideshow

Tampa's Population in 1882 was 499.

Tampa's first water company was Tampa Water Works, a private company.

Tampa's water rates and rules - 1892.

Stand Pipe for Tampa Water Works

Tampa Water Production Site - Early 1920s

Filter House - 1926

TECO Dam

Dam was rebuilt in 1944.

1960 flooding in Tampa damaged the dam.

New crest tainter gates were installed on the dam in 1963-64.

A look at Tampa's water production site - 2000.

Tampa's average water demand is 80 million gallons a day.

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Updated: 10/01/2023

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