City of Plant City Utilities Department

07/05/2026

Happy 250th Birthday, America! 🇺🇸🎆

Today we celebrate 250 years of freedom, resilience, and the communities that make this nation strong. As you gather with family and friends to honor this historic milestone, we wish everyone a safe and memorable Independence Day.

Whether you’re enjoying a parade, a backyard barbecue, or watching fireworks light up the sky, remember to celebrate responsibly so everyone makes it home safely.

From all of us at Plant City Fire Rescue, happy Independence Day—and here’s to 250 years of the American spirit. ❤️🤍💙

06/24/2026

The Southwest Florida Water Management District has extended the current Modified Phase III one-day-per-week watering restrictions through Oct. 1, 2026. Plant City follows the District's watering restrictions. More details, including watering days and times, can be found at

Modified Phase III "Extreme" Water Shortage Restrictions Through October 1Always refer to your city or county regulations first.

06/08/2026

Today is World Ocean Day!
This years theme is All eyes on a healthy ocean 🌎
There are so many ways year-round that you can help protect the ocean.
https://worldoceanday.org/take-action/action-theme/

06/05/2026

Happy World Environment Day🌎

Recent rain showers coincide with the start of the annual fertilizer ban. Key nutrients from fertilizer runoff contribute to algae growth, which leads to murky, stinky waters and hurts marine life.

06/02/2026

How Plant City Works!
Here's the first video which features the Water Reclamation Facility where the City's wastewater is cleaned so that it can be safely reused again💧

05/30/2026

There's no better time to check out the City of Plant City Utilities Video Series on YouTube!

The City of Plant City’s Utilities Division was recently recognized at the 32nd Annual Future of the Region Awards!

The team was recognized under the Innovation & Technology category for their public outreach video campaigns.

➡️ Check out the latest video series via YouTube at https://bit.ly/4dIjQKU.

These videos help us to connect with and educate our residents (and even our employees) in entertaining and informative ways.

05/25/2026

Memorial Day reminds us to commemorate and honor the extraordinary men and women who have given so much in service to our country.

We are grateful for the bravery, sacrifices, and selflessness of our past and present service women and men!

05/22/2026

The City will be conducting smoke testing of the mainline sewer system on select streets from May 26 through May 29.

The smoke is non-toxic and odorless. Smoke may be seen coming from the vent stack on the roofs of homes in the testing areas.

Smoke will not enter homes unless there is a defect or dried-out P-trap under a sink. Prior to the testing dates listed above, we suggest you run a few gallons of water in rarely used sinks or tubs to reduce the possibility of smoke entering your home.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call (813) 757-9288 ext. 4725.

05/22/2026

The Memorial Day holiday will impact the collection of trash, recycling, and yard waste.

🗑️ Residents who normally receive recycling and/or trash collection on Mondays will be serviced on Tuesday, May 26

🗑️ Residents who normally receive recycling and/or trash collection on Tuesdays will be serviced on Wednesday, May 27

There will be NO collection of yard waste the week of May 25 (Wednesday is the normal collection date).

05/08/2026

UF IFAS Extension Hillsborough County has new search tools to get a custom list of plants that will thrive based on your zip code, sun levels, and soil type. Check it out!

Tired of wasting money on plants that just won't grow?

The Florida-Friendly Landscaping Guide just got a massive upgrade, making it easier than ever to find exactly what belongs in your Hillsborough County yard.

Forget the guesswork. You can now filter by your specific zip code, sun levels, and soil type to get a custom list of plants guaranteed to thrive in our local climate.

It’s like having a UF/IFAS expert in your pocket every time you hit the garden center.

Check out the new search tools here: https://ffl.ifas.ufl.edu/resources/apps/plant-guide/