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WATER DIVISION

WATER TREATMENT
The City of Temple Terrace currently has two water treatment plants located at 6009 Whiteway Drive and 520 Belle Terre Avenue. Water is supplied to the treatment plants via ten wells. Treatment includes aeration, multi-media filtration, lime softening, fluoridation, chlorination, and corrosion-control additives. Treatment operations are monitored twenty-four hours a day by State certified water treatment plant operators.

Approximately 1,355 million gallons of water is pumped and treated each year with an average daily flow of 3.7 million gallons. The City currently has four auxiliary storage tanks with a storage capacity totaling 2.2 million gallons. Water pressure from the treatment plant averages 55 to 65 p.s.i. Temple Terrace water consistently meets or exceeds all quality parameters established and monitored by the Department of Environmental Protection.


WATER DISTRIBUTION
The City of Temple Terrace currently has 113.5 miles of water mains that distribute water to a population of over 29,000 throughout its water service area. The Public Works Department's Water Division is responsible for the operation and maintenance of this water distribution system.

This division is also responsible for the maintenance and installation of all water meters within its service area.

The charges for meter installation include labor, the cost of the meter, meter box, corporation stop valves and appurtenances. Meter installation charges do not include improvement (impact) fees. All meters and appurtenances remain the property of the City of Temple Terrace.

Separate irrigation meters are also available. There are no additional improvement (impact) fees for irrigation meters. The customer must obtain a plumbing permit and is responsible for the attachment of a stand pipe or other irrigation systems. Irrigation meters are installed in "off" position and locked. Before the meter is unlocked, the customer must call for an inspection.

Application and payment for new meter installations should be made at the Finance Department, Utility Billing Customer Service counter, second floor, City Hall, 11250 North 56th Street.

Typical maintenance services provided are:

  • Leak repair on City-owned water mains and service lines.
  • Meter shut-off valve repair/replacement.
  • High consumption investigation and resolution.
  • Low water pressure testing.
  • Meter testing, repair and/or replacement.
  • Turn-off and turn-on of water supply.

For requests for meter maintenance service or questions regarding water distribution system maintenance or water availability, contact the Public Works Department at (813) 506-6570.


FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q. I have my own well and do not use City water for irrigation. Do I still have to follow the watering restrictions?
A. Yes. The watering restrictions apply for all water sources - surface water and ground water, private wells and utility supplied water.

Q. I live in unincorporated Hillsborough County but the City of Temple Terrace supplies my water. Do I follow the water restrictions for Hillsborough County or Temple Terrace?
A. Residents should follow the water restrictions/guidelines for the area in which they live, even if the water supply is from a different municipality.

Q. My neighbor is continuously watering on a non-watering day. Where should I report this?
A. Watering violations should be reported to the Temple Terrace Police Dispatch non-emergency number: 989-7110.


WATERING RESTRICTIONS
Water-shortage restrictions are part of a comprehensive plan to protect our water resources. The City of Temple Terrace fully endorses the Southwest Florida Water Management District's use of restrictions to protect our precious resource.

Effective Jan. 16, 2007, the following measures apply to all water sources including private wells, surface water and any person or business within the city limits of Temple Terrace.

Lawn watering in Temple Terrace is restricted to ONE DAY PER WEEK based on homeowners' addresses.

Addresses ending inthe following numbers may only irrigate on:

Ending in 0 or 1 - Monday
Ending in 2 or 3 - Tuesday
Ending in 4 or 5 - Wednesday
Ending in 6 or 7 - Thursday
Ending in 8 or 9 - Friday

Homeowners may water their lawns ONLY before 8 a.m. or after 6 p.m. and ONLY on their appointed day. Special variances are available for newly planted lawns by calling the Temple Terrace Public Works Department.

* Homeowners should apply fertilizers or pesticides on their appointed watering day.
* Fountains and other aesthetic-only features may only operate eight hours a day.
* Car washing is limited to one day a week, using a hose with a nozzle.

If you have questions regarding these watering restrictions, please call the City of Temple Terrace Public Works Department at (813) 506-6570 or ttpublicworks@templeterrace.com.


Tours of the water treatment facilities are available. To schedule a tour or obtain additional information regarding water supply and treatment, contact the Public Works Department at (813) 506-6570.


CONTACT INFORMATION
Phone Number - (813) 506-6570.
FAX - (813) 506-6571.
After Hours Emergency Telephone Number - (813) 506-6590.
E-Mail Contact - ttpublicworks@templeterrace.com