Category: Environment
Update on Conditions in Small Cove at Lavon Lake
We know there are questions about the recent reports of odor and materials found in a small cove about 2000 yards north of the Highland Park boat ramp at Lavon Lake. Here’s what we know as of today: NTMWD has... more
Safe Drinking Water is Top Priority
Recently, an online publication issued a list of “The 25 U.S. Cities with the Worst Drinking Water.” This report is being circulated online and four NTMWD Member Cities are included. In fact, 16 of the cities listed are from Texas,... more
National Chemistry Week: Inside the life of a water quality expert
Lab employee Kristen Suprobo’s job is far more to her than just a source of income. It channels her knack for scientific problem-solving in a way that cares for her family, friends, and community in Plano, Texas. That’s why we are... more
Water rates pay for #MoreThanWater
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 businesses for about a penny per gallon. That cost pays for much more than the... more
Care about water quality? Think watershed.
August is National Water Quality Month and making sure we deliver the best water possible is our top priority at NTMWD. It’s the reason our employees collect over 250,000 water samples annually and run numerous tests to ensure that your... more
Celebrate conservation and innovation during World Water Week 2017
As our populations continue to grow, clean drinking water will become a more precious commodity. Texas has a long history of innovation when it comes to water. In a state with only one natural lake, visionary leaders had to come... more
#PledgeToPlantSmart – How the City of Allen is changing the landscape
When it comes to water-efficient landscaping, the City of Allen is leading by example and the idea is taking root among residents and HOAs. This Member City takes water education seriously and realized that the best way to teach residents... 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