Agreement reached with Fannin County NTMWD continues to prepare for construction to begin on the Bois d’Arc Lake project in early 2018. In June, the Fannin County Commissioners and NTMWD Board of Directors approved an agreement formalizing commitments by the... more
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Think smart. Plant smart.
How do you choose plants that won’t die in the summer heat or drink your budget dry? Planning a new landscape or plant bed can be overwhelming when you’re faced with all the options available. Here are some ideas about... more
Save Texas Lakes: Stop the striped bandit
They might look tiny and harmless, but the zebra mussels popping up in Texas lakes are anything but friendly recreationists Under the guise of a shiny shell, these striped freshwater invaders are rapidly reproducing and damaging ecosystems, recreational benefits and... more
A new way for North Texas homeowners to lower their water bills
Defend Your Drains to prevent costly blockages
Keeping our wastewater system free of blockages is the main goal of the Defend Your Drains North Texas campaign. Created by Dallas Water Utilities, the campaign is an educational effort that encourages residents to properly dispose of items that can harm a... more
Long-term planning critical to wastewater’s future
Long-term planning is a critical role of the NTMWD Wastewater division. The District must work closely with wastewater Member Cities to make sure the regional systems have the capacity necessary as demands increase. Steve Massey, Director of the Community Services... more
Update: Lower Bois d’Arc Creek Reservoir Project
The comment period for the revised draft environmental impact statement for the Bois d’Arc Lake (Bois d’Arc Lake) project has closed, and the U.S Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is reviewing comments received. USACE officials are scheduled to submit a report on... more
Water Supply Update
Rain events have filled our reservoirs in recent weeks, yet maintenance on our 60-year-old original water treatment plant will have our team watching demands very closely this summer. Our Wylie Water Treatment Plant I is out of service undergoing extensive... more
Wholesale water rate projections for FY18
Each year, the North Texas Municipal Water District sets wholesale water rates for Member Cities and Customers based on the cost to obtain, treat and deliver water. One of the biggest misconceptions by ratepayers, is that water rates pay for... more
Let’s work together to show that water rates pay for #MoreThanWater
Texas is Growing Texas is growing and most of our communities are feeling the pressure to keep up. According to the latest reports from the U.S. Census Bureau, nearly half a million people have moved to the Lone Star State since 2015.... more