A reservoir project to be built in Fannin County has received a significant financial boost from the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB). The TWDB Thursday approved by resolution financial assistance in the amount of $677,120,000 from the State Water Implementation... more
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News Stream – July 2017
This month, we released the 2016 Consumer Confidence Report and examine how water rates pay for #MoreThanWater. The draft Watershed Protection Plan for Lavon Lake is open for public comments and the Lower Bois d’Arc Creek Reservoir project is on track.... more
Executive Director Message: Conservation is a Water Source
Preparing for future growth The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) service area is experiencing significant population growth, with a recent report showing Frisco and McKinney as the second and third fastest-growing cities in the country. Other cities in our... more
Save big during Smart Irrigation Month
July’s not only the hottest month of the year, but also time for backyard barbecues. How do you keep your landscapes healthy without breaking the water budget? Check out the Irrigation Association’s tips below to save water and money on... more
Water bills pay for much #MoreThanWater
Maria Cantu is a chemist and biologist who measures the quality of water samples in the District’s wet lab. Maria and her teammates in the NTMWD laboratory test around 685 samples per day (250,000 annually) to make sure your drinking... more
New reservoir project on track (Bois d’Arc Lake)
Agreement reached with Fannin County NTMWD continues to prepare for construction to begin on the Bois d’Arc Lake project in early 2018. In June, the Fannin County Commissioners and NTMWD Board of Directors approved an agreement formalizing commitments by the... more
Think smart. Plant smart.
How do you choose plants that won’t die in the summer heat or drink your budget dry? Planning a new landscape or plant bed can be overwhelming when you’re faced with all the options available. Here are some ideas about... more
NTMWD promotes irrigation efficiency
The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) is promoting the use of a free irrigation tool, WaterMyYard.org, that teaches consumers when to water their lawn and when to wait. The tool, which uses real-time weather station data, can help homeowners learn... more
Save Texas Lakes: Stop the striped bandit
They might look tiny and harmless, but the zebra mussels popping up in Texas lakes are anything but friendly recreationists Under the guise of a shiny shell, these striped freshwater invaders are rapidly reproducing and damaging ecosystems, recreational benefits and... more
NTMWD employees #PledgeToPlantSmart on the job
Part of the District’s mission is to promote water conservation, usually by educating the public on how to use water more efficiently. Here at NTMWD, we practice what we preach. Around the buildings of our Wylie campus, we used native... more