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Tampa Bay Water says region has enough supply now but plans expansions and PFAS fixes
Summary
Tampa Bay Water general manager Chuck Carden told Pinellas County commissioners the utility is meeting current demand but is entering a growth phase that requires pipeline, wellfield and plant expansion. He emphasized reserve-funded rate stability and ongoing PFAS monitoring tied to forthcoming EPA limits.
Chuck Carden, general manager of Tampa Bay Water, told the Pinellas County Commission on Thursday that the regional water supplier currently delivers about 209 million gallons a day to member governments and that Pinellas County purchases roughly 50 million gallons a day. "Our mission is simple, to reliably provide clean, safe water to the Tampa Bay region now and for future generations," Carden said.
Carden outlined work…
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