The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) recently approved $1,052,915,000 in financial assistance from the State Water Implementation Fund for Texas (SWIFT) program. The funding will be distributed to 10 project sponsors across the state. $677,120,000 to the North Texas Municipal Water District (Collin, Dallas, Denton,... more
North Texas Municipal Water District expected to raise city rates
McKinney would pass a 22-cent increase to residents in October For the 11th year in a row, the North Texas Municipal Water District is expected to increase its member city water rates. The NTMWD, a nonprofit wholesale water provider, is... more
Project Pipeline Newsletter – 2017 Q2 issue
Subscribe to Project Pipeline to stay in touch with the latest projects around the District. This new communications tool is for anyone interested in learning about some of our key projects in various stages of planning, development, and construction. Our... more
UPDATE: Repairs completed on leaking ammonia tank at Wylie water treatment plant
No impact on public health or water treatment operations WYLIE, TX – July 23, 2017 — Crews from the North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) have completed repairs on an ammonia storage tank at the NTMWD Wylie water treatment plant... more
UPDATE: Repairs continue on leaking ammonia tank at Wylie water treatment plant
No public health impact, air monitoring continues WYLIE, TX – July 21, 2017 — Crews from the North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) continue repairs on a leaking ammonia storage tank at the NTMWD Wylie water treatment plant. The leak... more
More than $670 million approved for Lower Bois d’Arc Reservoir
A reservoir project to be built in Fannin County has received a significant financial boost from the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB). The TWDB Thursday approved by resolution financial assistance in the amount of $677,120,000 from the State Water Implementation... more
UPDATE: Repairs Underway for Ammonia Tank Leak at Wylie Water Treatment Plant
No public health impacts, air monitoring will continue WYLIE, TX – July 21, 2017 — Crews from the North Texas Municipal Water District remain on the scene of a leaking ammonia storage tank at the NTMWD Wylie water treatment plant. The... more
Ammonia Leak at Wylie Water Treatment Plant
Ammonia Leak at Wylie Water Treatment Plant No injuries, no evacuations, no impacts to water quality WYLIE, TX – July 20, 2017 — The Wylie Fire Department and crews from the North Texas Municipal Water District have responded to... more
Bois d’Arc Creek Reservoir study nearing completion
News Stream – July 2017
This month, we released the 2016 Consumer Confidence Report and examine how water rates pay for #MoreThanWater. The draft Watershed Protection Plan for Lavon Lake is open for public comments and the Lower Bois d’Arc Creek Reservoir project is on track.... more
Executive Director Message: Conservation is a Water Source
Preparing for future growth The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) service area is experiencing significant population growth, with a recent report showing Frisco and McKinney as the second and third fastest-growing cities in the country. Other cities in our... more
Texas Dominates Fastest Growing Cities List with 6 of Top 10
Photo credit: Paper City Everyone really is moving to Texas. The Lone Star State dominated the most recent United States Census Bureau’s list of the fastest growing cities in America (measured by population from July 2015 to July 2016). Of the Top... more
Save big during Smart Irrigation Month
July’s not only the hottest month of the year, but also time for backyard barbecues. How do you keep your landscapes healthy without breaking the water budget? Check out the Irrigation Association’s tips below to save water and money on... more
Water bills pay for much #MoreThanWater
Maria Cantu is a chemist and biologist who measures the quality of water samples in the District’s wet lab. Maria and her teammates in the NTMWD laboratory test around 685 samples per day (250,000 annually) to make sure your drinking... more
New reservoir project on track (Bois d’Arc Lake)
Agreement reached with Fannin County NTMWD continues to prepare for construction to begin on the Bois d’Arc Lake project in early 2018. In June, the Fannin County Commissioners and NTMWD Board of Directors approved an agreement formalizing commitments by the... more
Think smart. Plant smart.
How do you choose plants that won’t die in the summer heat or drink your budget dry? Planning a new landscape or plant bed can be overwhelming when you’re faced with all the options available. Here are some ideas about... more
NTMWD promotes irrigation efficiency
The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) is promoting the use of a free irrigation tool, WaterMyYard.org, that teaches consumers when to water their lawn and when to wait. The tool, which uses real-time weather station data, can help homeowners learn... more
Save Texas Lakes: Stop the striped bandit
They might look tiny and harmless, but the zebra mussels popping up in Texas lakes are anything but friendly recreationists Under the guise of a shiny shell, these striped freshwater invaders are rapidly reproducing and damaging ecosystems, recreational benefits and... more
A new way for North Texas homeowners to lower their water bills
NTMWD employees #PledgeToPlantSmart on the job
Part of the District’s mission is to promote water conservation, usually by educating the public on how to use water more efficiently. Here at NTMWD, we practice what we preach. Around the buildings of our Wylie campus, we used native... more