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
Category: Environment
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