The Brief
- The Tampa Bay area is experiencing one of its worst water supply shortages in decades, with drought conditions now classified as “extreme.”
- Low river levels have forced regional water officials to trigger a Stage Three Extreme Regional Supply Shortage.
- Officials say conservation is critical as the region heads into its driest and hottest months of the year.
TAMPA, Fla. – The Tampa Bay area is facing one of the most severe water shortages the region has seen in decades, as ongoing drought conditions push local water supplies to extreme levels.
Regional water officials say low river flows and declining reserves have forced them to take additional steps to manage the supply while asking residents to conserve.
What we know:…