Tampa’s changing fortune
- From: Vol 2, Issue 8 (August 2001)
- Category: General
- Region: Americas
- Country: United States
- Related Companies: ABN Amro, Covanta, Dexia, HVB Group, Parsons Brinckerhoff, Poseidon Resources, Schroder Salomon Smith Barney and Stone & Webster
With a large harbour opening out onto the Gulf of Mexico, several rivers and a water table only 3.5m below ground, Tampa, Florida would not seem to be short of water. However, a prolonged drought and significant population growth over the past several years have made the shortage of potable water an acute issue for the city.
Although demand is great, the ability to reduce reliance on groundwater supplies and develop new water sources has not been without problems. The city has endured challenges from environmental groups and witnessed the bankruptcy of a private developer. However, Tampa’s luck appears to be changing. Its water problems will be lessened when Tampa Bay Water’s 25MGD, reverse osmosis ...
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