As part of expanding our outreach efforts to new audiences, NTMWD Public Education staff are sharing the vital water conservation messages at several libraries in our service area. Rita & Truett Smith Public Library (Wylie, Texas) On Friday, June 3rd,... more
Category: Conservation
NTMWD Recognizes MVP Students with Chance to Win Tickets to Rough Riders Games
North Texas Municipal Water District Education and Outreach staff were on hand for the Frisco RoughRiders vs. Corpus Christi Hooks on Wednesday, May 18, as sponsors for the RoughRiders Student MVP program. This is the third year for NTMWD to... more
John Bunker Sands Wetland Center Receives Texas Leopold Conservation Award
The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) is delighted to offer its congratulations to the John Bunker Sands Wetland Center and Rosewood Ranches as recipients of the 2022 Texas Leopold Conservation Award, the state’s highest honor for private land conservation.... more
NTMWD’s Drought Contingency Planning Makes the Cover of The Georgia Operator Spring Edition
Texas isn’t the only state with challenging drought seasons. In the most recent issue of The Georgia Operator, NTMWD’s drought history and contingency planning were featured as a case study on modeling and adopting seasonal drought triggers. Researched and written... more
What To Do If Your Pipes Break as Temperatures Rise 2022
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
Broken Pipes and Water Leaks Can Waste Thousands of Gallons 2022
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
Timely Tips to Prepare Your Lawn & Landscape for Cooler Temps
Cooler temperatures mean water customers served by NTMWD can turn their automatic sprinklers off and prepare their lawns and landscaping for the winter. November is when lawns typically start to transition into dormancy and annual hibernation. During this period, green... more
More Than Water: North Texas Campaigns Educate Customers on Water Rates
Treat Your Lawn Right With This Halloween Trick on Outdoor Watering
In North Texas, wasting water is the scariest part of Halloween, so the North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) is using the holiday to remind homeowners to reduce outdoor watering during the winter months. NTMWD is asking homeowners to turn... more
Continued Commitment to Water Conservation as Key Source of Supply
While North Texas has experienced wetter than normal conditions the past few years, water utilities must stay the course to support conservation as a critical component of water resource planning. According to the most recent state water plan, nearly one-quarter... more