On Thursday, Sept. 28, the NTMWD Board approved a 25-cent increase to the wholesale water rate to fund critical projects to maintain reliability of the regional water system and increase available supplies. The Board also approved over $7.7 million in... more
In this month’s edition of News Stream, read the report card on Texas infrastructure and what needs to be done so that it is better equipped for our growing population. Learn how NTMWD employees and board members assisted those affected... more
As summer comes to a close and the days get shorter and cooler, it’s a good idea to apply pre-emergent herbicides to your lawn to prevent the germination of weed seeds. Combined with fertilizer, you can keep your lawn healthy... more
When disaster strikes, Texans will always rise up to help each other out. As many of our cities responded to the call for help with Hurricane Harvey rescue and recovery efforts, NTMWD board members and staff pitched in – proving... more
Leaky faucets and showerheads are easy to spot when they drip, but how do you know when a toilet is leaking? Toilet leaks are silent water wasters – often going unnoticed for months or even years. October is Toilet Repair... more
Wetland Center Reveals New Strategic Plan/Hosts Fundraiser The John Bunker Sands Wetland Center recently completed a new strategic plan to expand its offerings for both students and visitors. Some of the plan’s key goals include: Supporting water, wetland and wildlife... more
Did you know that transporting and treating water and wastewater uses a lot of energy? It takes massive pumps that require a lot of power to keep water moving through our nearly 600 miles of water and over 150 miles... more
This article first appeared in the Allen American on Sept. 18, 2017 By Tom Kula Clean drinking water is critical to public health and safety. We can’t live without this essential resource that is delivered to north Texas homes and... more
Recent national media coverage has highlighted the issue of microfibers and microplastics found in some water samples. Because of these stories, the public may have questions regarding the possible presence of microplastics in local water supplies. This is an emerging... more
In this month’s edition of News Stream, learn about the proposed FY18 budget and the key projects involved such as critical upgrades and expansions to the water and wastewater systems. See how we have been working with city officials and... more
Submit your best fishing photo via social media for a chance to win a $25 gift card to Bass Pro Shops. Photos should be a picture of the best fish caught in Lake Lavon, Lake Tawakoni, Jim Chapman (Cooper) Lake,... more
Conserving water doesn’t mean your yard has to be a barren display of stones and cacti. Denise Hickey from NTMWD and Patrick Dickinson from Texas A&M AgriLife were back on our WFAA-TV “Green Segment” August 19 to discuss how water-wise... more