2016 was a busy year for NTMWD and the January issue of the News Stream newsletter is packed full of recaps from last year and the latest information you need to know. In this issue: Updates on Trinity River Mainstem Pump... more
2017 State Water Plan: Tracking, Reducing, and Meeting the State’s Water Use Goals
In May 2016, the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) adopted the 2017 State Water Plan. This comprehensive plan is designed to make the most of our existing water supplies, plan ahead for future growth, and preserve our natural resources. The... more
NTMWD experiences sanitary sewer overflow (SSO) in Plano
The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) has experienced a sanitary sewer overflow (SSO) of domestic wastewater from its 121 Force Main in Plano. The SSO occurred from a pipeline break in the 121 Force Main near White Rock Creek... more
Member cities pay for shared system, not unused water #MoreThanWater
By Tom Kula, Executive Director of NTMWD Recently, four Member Cities of the North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) announced they are requesting the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) to review the wholesale water rates charged by NTMWD. The... more
Defend Your Drains from Fats, Oils, Greases and Wipes
At this time of year, we like to remind everyone to Defend Your Drains from fats, oils, greases and flushable wipes that clog up sewer lines and can cost more money for repairs. More commonly known as “fatbergs” (think iceberg made... more
Official NTMWD Statement on Water Supply Contract | PUC Review
Tom Kula, NTMWD Executive Director Response to News Conference by Four Member Cities on Water Supply Contract and Wholesale Water Rates “We are disappointed these four Cities announced this action. For the past year, the North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD)... more
4 steps to winterize your lawn and garden – FOX4 (video)
Colder temperatures signal time to winterize your lawn and garden. Denise Hickey from NTMWD and Patrick Dickinson from Texas A&M’s Water University was at FOX4 this morning to tell people how to winterize their lawn in four easy steps. Most... more
News Stream Newsletter – Dec. 2017
It’s been a busy year and the holidays are a good time to reflect back on our accomplishments. We are proud of our work on behalf of the communities we serve and hope that next year will bring greater success... more
News Stream Newsletter – Nov. 2016
The November issue of News Stream was full of exciting news about the District and our efforts to provide essential services to our Member Cities and Customers. The most important milestone was our celebration of 60 years of water service to... more
NTMWD Open House Celebrates 60 Years of Water Delivery
Sixty years ago, we celebrated a monumental achievement for our region – the first delivery of water from our water treatment plant in Wylie. This month, we honored that milestone with an Open House for our Member Cities and Customers.... more