Notices to the NTMWD Service Area
NTMWD Receives Peak Performance Awards
The NTMWD was selected to receive 16 Peak Performance Awards by the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA). <<read more>>
Drinking Water
Taste and Odor Changes
Lavon Lake, the major water supply reservoir for the North Texas Municipal Water District, is currently experiencing an algal bloom. Because of this, those more sensitive to changes in water taste and odor might notice a difference in their drinking water during this time. The palatability change that results from a naturally occurring algal bloom does not alter the quality of the water provided to the cities and the communities served. The water supply remains safe for use with no health risks created by these events. Read more
The NTMWD is taking steps to implement the use of ozonation, a water treatment process which has some added benefits such as reduction of taste and odor in treated drinking water. Read more
Cloudy or Spotty Dishes?
Minerals dissolved in water may leave deposits behind after water is heated and evaporated. Hard water build-up can make bath/shower tiles and glass appear cloudy and spotty or leave a cloudy residue on glassware. In addition, some may see a white, cloudy film on the elements within their dishwasher. <<read more>>
To combat this issue, you may need to adjust your dishwasher setting for hard water. The appliance user's manual should indicate if it has such a setting available. Read more about how to calculate for this setting.
NTMWD Reservoir Levels
The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) receives raw water supplies from: Lavon Lake, Jim Chapman Lake, Lake Texoma, Lake Tawakoni, and Lake Bonham for treatment and distribution to the region served.
Information on these reservoir levels can be found by visiting the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) Web site.
NTMWD Executive Director encourages you to join the region's water planners in shaping future water planning strategies
An op-ed respectfully submitted by Jim Parks "A pipe cathedral filled with life-sustaining water" <<view>>
Senator Shapiro calls for uniform water conservation standards for all of Texas
An op-ed respectfully submitted by State Senator Florence Shapiro "Water, water, every where, Nor any drop to drink." <<view>>
Help Protect Our
Water Quality
Dispose of hazardous waste properly. Find out more about disposing of…
The NTMWD participates in the state water conservation/education program for Water IQ. Water IQ is a licensed service mark of the Texas Water Development Board.
For tips on how to use water wisely and more efficiently, visit the Water IQ Web site and enter your zip code at: www.wateriq.org.
Invasive Species
With the summer months bringing more boating activities to area lakes, it is important to remind everyone to help fight the spread of invasive species. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has made available some information about invasive species and what you can do to safeguard against transporting them. More information can be found online.
View a video about invasive species.
Lookout
Drive
Transfer
Station
Project
The Lookout Transfer Station, located at 1601 E. Lookout Drive in Richardson, is one of three transfer stations owned, maintained, and operated by the NTMWD. Age and use have made a total reconstruction of the Lookout Transfer Station necessary.
Proposed Lower
Bois D’Arc Creek
Reservoir
Within 50 years, the region served by NTMWD, which includes Fannin County, will be home to about 3.5 million people, more than doubling the current population. In anticipation of the impending growth, the NTMWD is pursuing several strategies to help water supplies keep pace with the region’s population. Water conservation efforts and expansion of the water reuse programs are already underway, but additional sources are still needed to meet rising demand. The Lower Bois d’Arc Creek Reservoir is one of these new sources.
NTMWD
Mission Statement
The primary mission of the NTMWD is to meet the needs of the Member Cities and Customers, whether that is the need for drinking water, solid waste disposal or wastewater treatment. The NTMWD acts as a regional provider of water to its Member Cities and Customers. Rates for services are set at cost. No profits are included, and no taxes are collected. Unit costs for services are lower because the services are regional.