Despite major growth, water department cuts permit review time by 75%

Permits from Tampa's water department are coming much faster in the past two years as staff is added to address growing demand.

Tampa's water department has cut its permit review time by 75% after a peak slowdown during the pandemic.
Tampa's water department has cut its permit review time by 75% after a peak slowdown during the pandemic.
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Tampa’s water department says it has cut the length of time for the permit review process by 75% in the past couple years.

 

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