Despite what the labels and fancy marketing may suggest, flushable wipes are NOT flushable. On March 29, 2017, the NTMWD’s Squabble Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) in Rockwall experienced a major blockage due to accumulation of “flushable” wipes and cloths. The... more
Commit to Check for Leaks During Fix a Leak Week
There is no better time than now, during Fix-A-Leak Week, to check for water leaks inside and outside your home and business. Checking and making repairs for the most common leaks is simple, but if you’re not a DIY-er then you... more
NTMWD to host open house to get public input on the Wetland Center Master Plan
Wylie, Texas — The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) will host an open house Thursday, March 23, 2017, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at North Texas Municipal Water District – Training Room, located at 505 E. Brown Street, Wylie,... more
News Stream Newsletter – March 2017
Spring is just around the corner, which means things are about to get a lot busier for all of us. While residents are preparing their landscapes, the value of water infrastructure has become a hot topic in Washington. Subscribe now... more
NTMWD holds confined space rescue drill with Plano Fire Department
Recently NTMWD partnered with the Plano Fire Department to hold a confined space rescue drill at one of our wastewater lift stations on Rowlett Creek. The drill brought together the best of Plano Fire Department’s rescue, recovery and hazmat crews... more
Preparing Your Lawn for Spring Planting
Spring is right around the corner. That means that it’s time to start preparing your lawn for spring planting. Recently, our own Denise Hickey and AgriLife Water University’s Patrick Dickinson were on WFAA Channel 8 giving tips on how to... more
Maintenance may affect taste and smell of Little Elm water
Starting on March 13 and continuing through April 10, some residents may detect a slight difference in the taste and smell of their water, said Public Works Director Kevin Mattingly. “Every year around this time, the town’s water supplier takes... more