The Reason Why Tampa Water May Smell And Taste Different

Tampa water may smell and taste and it's not the water in the bay. It's the water that comes out of the tap. Customers of the Tampa Water Department may notice that the smell and taste of the water will be different. That's because those customers will be receiving water from a different provider starting Thursday.

Tampa Bay Water will now be supplying the water to Tampa Water Department customers. The new supplier provides the water to Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas Counties. So, why is the water changing? Well, because of the lack of recent rainfall has caused them to seek other options. Also, the water department can only withdraw so many gallons from the Hillsborough River reservoir per day.

Finally, even though the Tampa water smell and taste will change the water will be safe to drink.

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Firstly, a Tampa hotel has been named as one of the best new hotels in the world. The list comes from Travel + Leisure and they named the 100 best new hotels in the world. One of those hotels on the list is right here in Tampa. The Tampa Edition hotel came in at #41 on their list.

Here is what Travel + Leisure say about the Tampa Edition, "You’ll know you’re in Florida the minute you step into the lobby’s verdant forest of palm fronds. And you’ll know you’re at the white-hot Tampa Edition because, as a guest, you just breezed past a line of locals hoping to get in at one of the hotel’s seven dining spots, now among the city’s most coveted bookings."

The Tampa Edition is located on Channelside Drive in the Water Street Tampa neighborhood. The hotel has 172 guest rooms, a gym and a spa.

So, a Tampa hotel has been named on of the best new hotels in the world. It didn't make the Top 10, but what an honor to make the list. So, what cities are in the Top 10? Well, New York City, Paris and Bangkok are just a few of the cities. Check out some of the best new hotels in the world below.

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Istanbul is located in Turkey and sports an 82-foot long indoor pool.

Located close to the Louvre. Some of the rooms also have gorgeous view of the Eiffel Tower.

The location this 50-story tower, which is on the corner of 28th and Broadway, was a parking garage. The hotel opened in July 2022.

Located in Thailand it has 155 rooms.  Some of the rooms have a whirlpool tub while others have a small balcony or fully functional kitchen.

Another hotel in Thailand. It is located near Khao Yai National Park. Some of the rooms are modeled on old-school Orient Express-style train cars.

This hotel is located in Scotland. The hotel only has 33 rooms.

Located on Channelside Drive in the Water Street Tampa neighborhood. The hotel has 172 guest rooms, a gym and a spa.