The North Texas Municipal Water District kicked off its exciting new program that brings science and sports together to teach kids about the importance of water conservation. Working with the Texas Legends, an NBA G League team based in Frisco,... more
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NTMWD Shares Steps We’ve Taken Since Winter Storm Uri with NBCDFW
As part of a series of reports highlighting the one-year anniversary of the unprecedented 2021 Winter Storm Uri, NBCDFW reached out to NTMWD to share steps we’ve taken to ensure critical services continue during extreme weather. They also spoke with... more
Precision Maintenance Training Prolongs Equipment Life
The NTMWD Wastewater and Maintenance Divisions recently partnered to bring the first ever Precision Maintenance Training class to the District. Hendrix Precision Maintenance, an organization that provides hands-on training to equipment maintenance teams, conducted their Precision Maintenance Skills I class... more
Green Energy Helps NTMWD Offset Costs
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
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