Information Resources

The Wastewater Department personnel collect, treat, and dispose of more than 50 million gallons of wastewater per day from over 98,000 customers in Tampa and its immediate suburbs. Sanitary treatment requires the careful removal of pollutants and pathogens from wastewater in a manner consistent with Federal, state, and local regulations so that the end product can be returned to the environment for natural recycling.

The City maintains the sanitary sewer system from your property line toward the street, easement, or alley where the main sewer line is located.

Hazardous Materials
Learn how to properly dispose hazardous waste. Improper disposing of it can cause a myriad of problems. Explosions have occurred in sewers and garbage trucks because of improperly disposed wastes. Also, corrosive wastes can slowly eat away at something until it breaks and causes unknown harm. Poisonous wastes can cause cancer, birth defects, and even worse medical conditions.

Capacity Fees
Find out how capacity fees are assessed. These fees pay for capital improvements associated with the Wastewater Treatment Plant and large pipelines.

Sanitary Sewer Service Application
Apply for sewer service.

Photo Gallery
Wastewater images

Tour of Treatment Plant
Treatment Plant
View water treatment process