Tampa Non-Residential Water and Wastewater Rates: FY2026 Threshold, Sewer, and Reclaimed-Water Checks
Tampa FY2026 non-residential water and wastewater rates include business classification thresholds, tiered water rates, monthly meter base charges, wastewater per-CCF charges, and reclaimed-water irrigation pricing.
Quick Answer
Tampa non-residential water and wastewater rates effective October 1, 2025 use business classification thresholds. Inside-city water ranges from $4.14 to $10.71 per CCF, outside-city water ranges from $5.17 to $13.38, and wastewater is $5.79 inside city or $7.23 outside city per CCF.
$4.14
Tier 1 Water
Inside city per CCF
$10.71
Tier 4 Water
Inside city per CCF
$5.79
Wastewater
Inside city per CCF
$1.20
Reclaimed
Irrigation per CCF
What changed in Tampa
Source-reported facts: Tampa says water, irrigation, and wastewater rate schedules change annually on October 1. The FY2026 non-residential schedule is effective October 1, 2025.
The schedule assigns non-residential accounts to business classifications with monthly threshold levels. Examples include small, medium, and large commercial accounts; small, medium, and large industrial accounts; office, hospital, and hotel/inn thresholds.
Who may be affected
Commercial, industrial, office, hospital, hotel, restaurant, laundry, car wash, retail, and irrigation-heavy properties in Tampa should confirm classification before using a tier.
Tampa lists monthly water base charges by meter size. A 2-inch inside-city meter carries a $64 monthly base charge, while the outside-city 2-inch base charge is $80.
Why threshold level matters
The FY2026 schedule says threshold levels represent monthly water-use allotments that encourage conservation. A medium commercial account has Tier 1 from 1-140 CCF, Tier 2 from 141-280 CCF, Tier 3 from 281-490 CCF, and Tier 4 at 491 CCF and higher.
That means a site using the same water volume can face different tier exposure depending on whether it is classified as small, medium, or large commercial or industrial.
What a 20 percent usage reduction could mean
Directional estimate: assume a Tampa inside-city medium commercial account uses 600 CCF in a month and the last 120 CCF are billed in Tier 4. A 20 percent reduction equals 120 CCF.
At the inside-city Tier 4 water rate of $10.71 plus wastewater at $5.79 per CCF, those 120 CCF represent about $1,980 in monthly variable exposure. Actual savings depend on classification, tier position, sewer linkage, reclaimed water, fixed charges, and site feasibility.
What to check first on your bill
Confirm inside-city or outside-city service, non-residential classification, monthly CCF, highest water tier reached, wastewater CCF, meter size, reclaimed-water irrigation use, and whether irrigation is separately metered.
Do not treat reclaimed-water irrigation, meter base charges, deposits, connection fees, or fixed service lines as usage-reducible unless the bill proves they vary with consumption.
Where Smart Valve fits
Smart Valve may be relevant when a Tampa commercial property has controllable potable-water use and wastewater charges respond to lower metered volume. It cannot reduce base charges or guarantee reclaimed-water savings.
A bill assessment should first identify the account classification and determine whether usage is sitting in higher tiers where variable exposure is greatest.
What to Do Next
Verify the Tampa business classification before modeling thresholds.
Separate inside-city and outside-city rates.
Check whether irrigation is potable, irrigation-only, or reclaimed water.
FAQ
What are Tampa inside-city FY2026 non-residential water rates?
Tampa lists inside-city non-residential water rates from $4.14 per CCF in Tier 1 to $10.71 per CCF in Tier 4.
What is Tampa FY2026 non-residential wastewater rate?
Tampa lists wastewater at $5.79 per CCF inside city and $7.23 per CCF outside city for the FY2026 non-residential schedule.
Does Tampa reclaimed water use the same rate as potable water?
No. Tampa lists reclaimed-water irrigation at $1.20 per CCF where available, so it should be modeled separately.
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Model This Market Against Your Actual Bill
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