In this month’s edition of the Bois d’Arc Lake newsletter, we highlight the start of construction on the Lake Operations Center and boat ramps. The operations center will serve as headquarters for NTMWD staff who will oversee the lake, provide... more
As part of our ongoing improvements to the four water treatment plants at the Wylie complex, the last of the original clariflocculators (basins) at treatment Plant I has been removed. Built in 1956, this basin had been in operation for... more
In this month’s edition of the Bois d’Arc Lake newsletter, we highlight the statewide Texas Native Seeds (TNS) program which recently selected Bois d’Arc Lake’s mitigation site to research the best native grass and forb seeds to use when planting... more
In the latest Bois d’Arc Lake monthly newsletter, you can read about about the busy construction pace kept up during August. In addition to laying the first section of pipeline to carry raw water from Bois d’Arc Lake to the... more
The North Texas Municipal Water District has completed repairs to pipeline located west of the intersection of Pinson Avenue and West Pacific Street in Forney, Texas. The water supply to city of Forney was not impacted. Normal water deliveries have... more
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The May edition of News Stream kicks off Drinking Water Week, May 6-12, with a recap of our recent Lavon Lake Watershed Tour that showed participants how we work together to Protect the Source. National Infrastructure Week, May 14-21 reminds... more
Water for our main water source, Lavon Lake, doesn’t just come from rain falling directly into the lake. Water also enters Lavon as it flows across its watershed – an area of about 492,095 acres that drains runoff into creeks,... more
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
How has your yard handled the recent cold snap? Proper watering, as well other simple methods for plant choice and protection can help your winter landscaping survive when the temperatures tumble. Check out these tips from Patrick Dickinson from Texas... more