Drinking Water Quality & Operations

Tampa Bay Water (TBW) supplies a blend of groundwater, surface water, and desalinated water, depending on availability of supply. This section supplies 30 to 40 million gallons per day to approximately 310,502 customers. Water treatment plant operators test chlorine residuals in the distribution system across the County to ensure the appropriate dosage is used. In an average month, Pasco County Water Operators collect approximately 210 samples to be tested for total coliforms that serve as indicators for water disinfection.

Continued improvements include a new water treatment facility that will supply one third of the population in Pasco County with a projected completion by the end of 2022.

The Water Resource Planning section contributes to the management of water systems by combining water supply, water demand, water quality, environmental protection and enhancement, and public participation. With the rapid population growth in Pasco County, it is critical that emphasis is placed on continuing research on Pasco’s regional development. 

This section strives to achieve this level of integration by focusing on resilient infrastructure and regulatory research in order to support Pasco County Utility's goal of innovative progress towards current and future challenges.