For the second year in a row, our Mesquite Rangers operations team competed in the wastewater operations challenge at the national WEFTEC conference in Chicago. The competition is designed to bring together some of the best wastewater collection and treatment personnel... more
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Holiday Composting Tips (WFAA Channel 8)
Almost 40 percent of all food produced in the U.S. is wasted, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. With holiday parties coming soon, along with the extra trash produced during gift-giving season, it’s a good opportunity to see how... more
World Toilet Day: Why Toilets Matter
Toilets – You might take yours for granted, but 4.5 billion* people lack access to adequate sanitation in or near their home. To break that down even further, 2.4 billion people, or roughly one-third of the population worldwide, don’t have proper toilets. The ramifications of... more
Safety and Security Matters at NTMWD
The nation’s critical infrastructure provides essential services that underpin American society and sustain the American way of life. Critical Infrastructure and Resilience Month builds awareness and appreciation of the importance of our nation’s most essential infrastructure and reaffirms the nationwide commitment... more
Project Pipeline Newsletter – 2017 Q3 issue
Our focus continues to be on meeting our region’s needs today and tomorrow. It is our job to be forward-thinking, planning decades ahead to make sure that future generations have the essential services they need. We pride ourselves on meeting... more
2018 Water Rates Fund Critical Infrastructure Improvements, Expansions
On Thursday, Sept. 28, the NTMWD Board approved a 25-cent increase to the wholesale water rate to fund critical projects to maintain reliability of the regional water system and increase available supplies. The Board also approved over $7.7 million in... more
Applying Pre-Emergents for a Healthy Lawn (WFAA Channel 8)
As summer comes to a close and the days get shorter and cooler, it’s a good idea to apply pre-emergent herbicides to your lawn to prevent the germination of weed seeds. Combined with fertilizer, you can keep your lawn healthy... more
Hurricanes prove NTMWD is #TexasStrong
When disaster strikes, Texans will always rise up to help each other out. As many of our cities responded to the call for help with Hurricane Harvey rescue and recovery efforts, NTMWD board members and staff pitched in – proving... more
Save money and water by fixing leaky toilets
Leaky faucets and showerheads are easy to spot when they drip, but how do you know when a toilet is leaking? Toilet leaks are silent water wasters – often going unnoticed for months or even years. October is Toilet Repair... more
New Strategic Plan for Wetland Center
Wetland Center Reveals New Strategic Plan/Hosts Fundraiser The John Bunker Sands Wetland Center recently completed a new strategic plan to expand its offerings for both students and visitors. Some of the plan’s key goals include: Supporting water, wetland and wildlife... more