With local lakes and rivers at critically low levels, the region's water provider has virtually shut down the surface water supply to the Tampa Bay region. ...more

March 14, 2009

With local lakes and rivers at critically low levels, the region's water provider has virtually shut down the surface water supply to the Tampa Bay region. ...more

March 13, 2009

Water management district officials might sound like a broken record, but their mantra is true. Florida is in the middle of a serious drought. This precious resource is in short supply at the moment and it may only get worse. While it can seem unfathomable that a peninsula would face a drought, it's the reality of living in this state. ...more

January 28, 2009

TAMPA - Rainfall the past two weeks has eased the wildfire threat and turned lawns from crispy to lush but hasn't been enough for water managers to recommend lifting the once-weekly watering restrictions in West Central Florida. ...more

June 23, 2008

A county program aims to save water by offering residents a free checkup of their sprinkler systems. ...more

June 7, 2008

TARPON SPRINGS – There will be no reclaimed waste water available for watering lawns in Tarpon Springs until late tonight or even Thursday morning. ...more

June 4, 2008

If you live in neighborhoods near the St. Petersburg Raytheon plant, you can call a toll-free phone number for answers to health questions about groundwater contamination around the plant. Call 1-877-798-2772, a Department of Health switchboard, and ask for Randy Merchant or Elizabeth Tull. They generally are available 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays, and messages left will be returned within one business day, Merchant said. ...more

May 7, 2008

Mandatory Conservation You are right on target with your Nov. 28 editorial "Saving Water Will Pay Off Later." ...more

December 1, 2007