The Tampa Water Department has completed a $93 million upgrade at the David L. Tippin Water Treatment Facility, an effort aimed at modernizing the city’s water treatment and distribution systems. The facility, which is nearly a century old, now features new infrastructure intended to support Tampa’s growing needs.
“This is a major step forward in ensuring Tampa’s continued access to clean, high-quality drinking water,” said Mayor Jane Castor. “The City of Tampa knows a good foundation to a thriving City starts with a strong infrastructure.”
Key components of the project include the installation of eight 900-horsepower high service pumps at the new High Service Pump Station. These pumps are responsible for distributing drinking water across the department’s 220-square-mile service area. The upgrades also introduced a newly constructed Chlorine Contact Basin, designed to improve disinfection processes and help maintain water quality throughout the distribution system.
Additionally, improvements were made to water storage capabilities through the construction of a new center clearwell and enhancements to existing clearwell systems. These changes have increased both storage capacity and operational efficiency.
The upgrades are part of ongoing infrastructure improvements at the facility, with goals focused on boosting efficiency, reliability, and long-term water quality for residents.
Funding for this project comes from PIPES (Progressive Infrastructure Planning to Ensure Sustainability), a $2.9 billion plan dedicated to large-scale sewer and water infrastructure projects throughout Tampa.
For more information or general inquiries, residents can contact the department at 306 East Jackson Street, Tampa, Florida 33602 or call (813) 274-8211.
