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
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
NTMWD promotes irrigation efficiency
The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) is promoting the use of a free irrigation tool, WaterMyYard.org, that teaches consumers when to water their lawn and when to wait. The tool, which uses real-time weather station data, can help homeowners learn... 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
NTMWD employees #PledgeToPlantSmart on the job
Part of the District’s mission is to promote water conservation, usually by educating the public on how to use water more efficiently. Here at NTMWD, we practice what we preach. Around the buildings of our Wylie campus, we used native... more
Conserve water by planting native (WFAA Channel 8)
Spending more time working in the yard? Planting native or adapted plants can save you time and conserve water. In our latest segment on WFAA Channel 8, Denise Hickey from NTMWD and Patrick Dickinson from Texas A&M AgriLife show how you... more
Fannin County Commissioners Court approves contract with North Texas Municipal Water District
News Stream Newsletter – June 2017
Summer is here and this month’s News Stream Newsletter is full of information. The June issue focuses on the need for investments in water and wastewater infrastructure. There is also a host of fun family activities and educational opportunities at... more
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