Temporary increase in water withdrawal from the Alafia River
2/29/2024 12:48:53 AM
CATEGORIES:
Relief, Response & Restrictions
Water Supply & Quality
AFFECTED AREAS:
Hillsborough County, FL
Tampa, FL
Pasco County, FL
Pinellas County, FL
Start Date: 2/27/2024
- End Date: 4/30/2024
The Southwest Florida Water Management District approved a request from Tampa Bay Water to temporarily increase its permitted withdrawals from the Alafia River from 10% to 19% above baseline flow to store more water in the reservoir before the driest part of the dry season, which is typically in April.
Tampa Bay Times (Fla.), Feb 27, 2024
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