blended water

Tampa Bay Water taps three sources of supply to meet the region’s water needs:  groundwater, surface water from local rivers and an off-stream reservoir, and desalinated seawater.  The combination of supply sources and high quality water delivery makes Tampa Bay Water’s system one of the most complex supply systems in North America.

Every day, Tampa Bay Water must determine the appropriate raw water sources based on a number of factors, including water quality, and provide proper treatment to deliver a continuous water supply to the governments we serve.