05/30/2026
From City of Tampa Water Department:
As of yesterday, the Tampa Water Department will temporarily change its water disinfection process. During this period, the Department will use chlorine instead of chloramine to disinfect the water distributed to all Tampa Water Department customers.
This temporary change is part of routine maintenance that protects the quality of drinking water by preventing bacteria from occurring in our water lines. The switch to chlorine disinfection will be in effect from May 29, 2026, through June 19, 2026.
The water is perfectly safe to drink during this period, though you may notice a difference in the taste or odor of the water. If you already take special steps to remove chloramine from tap water, you will likely want to take the same precautions during this temporary switch to chlorine.
Please do not hesitate to call the Utilities Call Center if you have questions at (813) 274-8811. We also provide additional information on our website at http://tampa.gov/ChlorineDisinfection.
From May 29–June 19, Tampa will temporarily use chlorine to disinfect drinking water. Water remains safe; info on taste, odor, and FAQs provided.