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General manager reports reservoir levels steady, desal operations and permit updates
Summary
General Manager Mr. Carton reported demand below projections, reservoir at about 13.5 billion gallons, desalination and surface plants operating, and updates on consolidated use permits and a permit modification related to the Eliphire River; staff awaits Polk Regional Water Supply Cooperative’s decision on a potential challenge.
Tampa Bay Water General Manager Mr. Carton told the board the system is performing within targets: average delivery is about 198 million gallons per day (about 1% less than the same period last year) and the reservoir holds about 13,500,000,000 gallons, above projections. He said recent rains boosted coastal levels but inland replenishment was uneven. The desalination plant is…
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