What we do
Public Utilities provides drinking water and wastewater treatment service to unincorporated Hillsborough County. The department manages four water treatment plants, eight wastewater treatment plants, a bio-solids facility, and administrative and field support facilities. The numbers reflected below are based on the end of the fiscal year, which for Hillsborough County, ends on September 30th each year.
Frequently requested services and information
- Pay or view water bill
- Convert well to County water
- Lien inquiries
- Reclaimed water information
- Start new water service
- Stop or transfer water service
- View water restrictions
- Water bill calculator
- Water quality reports
- Water rates and fees
Sewer and Water Line Protection
Important Links
County Water & Wastewater Projects
By the Numbers
Potable Water System
| FY 16 | |
|---|---|
| Number of Connections | 174,057 |
| Square Miles of Service Area | 273 |
| Miles of Distribution Piping | 2,372 |
| Number of Potable Water Treatment Plants | 4 |
| Number of Pump Stations | 4 |
| Million Gallons of Water Used per Day | 55.9 |
Wastewater System
| FY 16 | |
|---|---|
| Number of Connections | 157,089 |
| Square Miles of Service Area | 286 |
| Miles of Forcemain Piping | 725 |
| Miles of Gravity Piping | 1,406 |
| Number of Lift Stations | 788 |
| Number of Low Pressure Pump Stations | 1,339 |
| Number of Wastewater Treatment Plants | 8 |
| Million Gallons of Wastewater Collected per Day | 42.6 |
Reclaimed Water System
| FY 16 | |
|---|---|
| Number of Connections | 17,270 |
| Square Miles of Service Area | 286 |
| Miles of Distribution Piping | 358 |
| Number of Pump Stations | 11 |
| Million Gallons of Water Used per Day | 22.5 |
Contact us
Address: 925 E. Twiggs Street
Tampa, FL 33602
Department Director: George Cassady
Phone: (813) 272-5977