Collecting, cleaning and moving water takes a lot of energy—quite literally. North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) normally uses around 350-400 million kilowatts each year (mostly between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m.) to provide clean water to your tap and... more
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NTMWD Performs Safety Training to Support First Responders
September was Emergency Preparedness Month, but NTMWD operations staff conduct emergency response training year-round. This often involves collaborating with local first responders to familiarize them with NTMWD facilities and prepare for a joint response to emergencies. The City of Plano... more
Condition Assessment Program Make Great Strides
The North Texas Municipal Water District began a comprehensive Condition Assessment Program (CAP) project in Fiscal Year 2017 to identify and prioritize inspections and maintenance for our vast wastewater system of infrastructure. The full scope of the project entails conducting... more
Timely Tips to Prepare Your Lawn & Landscape for Cooler Temps
Cooler temperatures mean water customers served by NTMWD can turn their automatic sprinklers off and prepare their lawns and landscaping for the winter. November is when lawns typically start to transition into dormancy and annual hibernation. During this period, green... more
Wipes Are Not Toilet Paper – Wipes Belong in the Trash
Dispose of Used Wipes Properly to Prevent Sewer Blockages With the recent increased use of disinfectant and cleaning wipes, as a regional provider of wastewater collection and treatment, we want to remind everyone that wipes clog everything. Wipes and cleaning... more
NTMWD Wins Friend of Conservation Award for Lavon Lake Watershed Protection Plan
Each year the Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board (TSSWCB), and the Association of Texas Soil and Water Conservation Districts (ATSWCD), recognizes and honors the individuals who dedicate themselves to the conservation of natural resources through the Texas Conservation... more
TWDB Approves $459M for New Regional Water Resource Recovery Facility
The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) approved financial assistance in the amount of a $458,920,000 loan from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund to NTMWD. The District will use the assistance to finance design, acquisition, and construction costs associated with our... more
REMINDER: Annual Water System Maintenance Planned March 2 – 30
Temporary Change in Water Disinfectant Critical for Safe Drinking Water Year Round WYLIE, TX – Feb. 24, 2020: The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) will temporarily change the disinfectant in its water treatment process from March 2 through March... more
Legacy of Service Recognized as Joe Stankiewicz Retires
Legacy of service through unity made possible by legacy of dedicated staff – recognition of Joe Stankiewicz and his nearly four decades of service at NTMWD It was early 1982 when a gallon of gas cost 91 cents, the best-selling... more