It may not seem like it, but Spring is on its way to North Texas (eventually), and it’s time to start getting lawns, gardens and flowerbeds ready. Water Expert Denise Hickey and Horticulturalist Patrick Dickinson shared great information on their most recent... more
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News Stream – February 2019 Edition
The February edition of News Stream focuses on the upcoming annual temporary change in disinfectant conducted by NTMWD to maintain water quality year-round. We have provided several new resources to help educate about this common disinfectant practice. You can learn... more
Annual System Maintenance Planned March 4 – April 1
Temporary Change in Water Disinfectant Critical for Safe Drinking Water Year Round The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) will temporarily change the disinfectant in its water treatment process from March 4 through April 1, 2019. The annual, routine change... more
Project Pipeline – January 2019
In this edition of Project Pipeline, Bois d’Arc Lake prepares for a massive concrete pour while at the mitigation site, the number of trees that can be planted per day will make you say, “Wow!” Plus, a 17-mile pipeline project... more
Gardening Tips for Frigid Temps and a Terrarium DIY
Don’t let chilly temps and winter dormancy leave you feeling cooped up. In their most recent visit to WFAA, Water Expert Denise Hickey and Horticulturalist Patrick Dickinson show you just the thing to satisfy your craving for warmer temperatures and... more
News Stream – January 2019 Edition
We kick-off the new year with a quick look back at some of our major projects from 2018. We’ve had some notable milestones over the year including receiving our final permit and getting construction underway on Bois d’Arc Lake –... more
Time to Recycle or Compost Holiday Decorations & Food
Before you throw away any of those holiday decorations or food scraps, Water Expert Denise Hickey and Horticulturalist Patrick Dickinson want you to know where most end up versus where they should go. Decor – Think Recycle or Compost First Over... more
News Stream – December 2018
Our December edition of News Stream highlights recent presentations made by Executive Director Tom Kula, ways we continue to manage costs, water plant winter maintenance and information on a new water operations center. We’ve also got industry conference information, events in... more
Winter Means Less Water Demand and Best Time to Do Plant Maintenance
At the District, late fall and early winter are when we usually see a decline in water demand. Our Maintenance and Operations teams take advantage of this time period to perform preventive maintenance on various aspects of our our plant... more
Ways We Manage Costs
While critical investments are needed to ensure safe, reliable service and meet industry standards, staff continues identifying efficiencies and ways to avoid, minimize or defer costs wherever possible across all three services. Examples from the previous fiscal year include: Debt Management Refinancing... more