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
Category: Environment
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
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
Flushable Wipes Are Not Flushable
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
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
How Does the Flint Water Crisis Affect North Texas?
In recent news, Flint, Mich. made national and international headlines when it was revealed that their water had been contaminated with toxic levels of lead. According to recent news reports, the city’s state-appointed emergency manager made a cost-saving decision in... more