Bois d’Arc Lake, the first major reservoir in Texas in nearly 30 years, is now filling. The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) began impounding, or capturing, water on the 16,641-acre lake today. “We are excited to reach this major... more
News Stream – April 2021
It may be Spring now, but when the crippling winter weather event brought much of the region to a freezing halt in mid-February, our employees pulled together and worked to maintain essential services. In the April News Stream, we feature... more
NTMWD Recognized by National Association of Clean Water Agencies for Innovative Workforce Training Program
WYLIE, TX – March 1, 2021: the North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) has been selected to receive a 2021 National Environmental Achievement Award (NEAA) from the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) in the Workforce Development category for... more
NTMWD Lifts Extreme Winter Weather Conservation Measures
Water Demands Returning to Normal Levels WYLIE, TX – February 25, 2021 – The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) lifts its request to curtail or limit non-essential water use within its service area. In coordination with the cities and... more
REMINDER: Annual Water System Maintenance Planned March 1 – 29
Temporary Change in Water Disinfectant Critical for Safe Drinking Water Year Round WYLIE, TX – Feb. 23, 2021: Reminder – The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) will temporarily change the disinfectant in its water treatment process from March 1... more
NTMWD Request for Additional Water Conservation Continues
February 22, 2021 – 3 p.m. – UPDATE We appreciate everyone’s efforts in our region to be mindful of efficient water use as NTMWD continues to assess any damages to our infrastructure and water treatment facilities resulting from last week’s unprecedented... more
NTMWD Eases Limits on Non-Essential Water Use
Water Demands Less, but Still Need to Conserve WYLIE, TX – February 20, 2021 – As a result of the proactive actions taken across the region by residents and water utilities, the North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) is able... more
NTMWD Requests Continued Water Conservation for Essential Use
February 19, 2021 — UPDATE Thanks to very proactive action taken across the region by residents and water utilities, NTMWD has been able to produce enough treated water to meet basic water demands. Crews have also been successful in increasing... more
Broken Pipes and Water Leaks Can Waste Thousands of Gallons
NTMWD urges anyone experiencing a pipe burst or water leak to take immediate action to isolate the leak and minimize water loss. Contact your city or water utility if you need help shutting off your water main valve and for... more
What To Do If Your Pipes Break as Temperatures Rise
As temperatures start to warm up this week, many may experience ruptured pipes when they begin to thaw from the deep freeze of the last several days. The first and most important step you need to take is to turn... more