governance

Tampa Bay Water was created in 1998 after a two-year governance process that culminated in contracts and legislation that changed the name, structure and operations of the West Coast Regional Water Supply Authority.  The creation of Tampa Bay Water ended the region’s “water wars” and created a new alliance between six governments in west-central Florida: Hillsborough County, Pasco County, Pinellas County, New Port Richey, St. Petersburg and Tampa.

Under Tampa Bay Water, local governments work together to develop and supply drinking water to the region in an environmentally sound manner.  The costs of new supply development and environmental stewardship are shared regionally.

Background information on Tampa Bay Water’s governance history is available under the Fact Sheets link.

For information regarding contracts and agreements related to the agency’s governance structure, please contact Tampa Bay Water’s Records Department at records@tampabaywater.org or 727.796.2355 or 813.996.7009.