When the U.S. House of Representatives passed an amendment to H.R. 5302, the Water Resources Development Act last week, it brought a project in Fannin County one step closer to completion. The bipartisan amendment introduced by Reps. Sam Johnson, Pete... more
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Large crowd learns more about Lower Bois d’Arc Creek Reservoir Comprehensive Plan
It was standing-room-only Monday, August 29 at the South Annex in Bonham as concerned residents filled the Fannin County Court-at-Law chambers to learn more about the Lower Bois d’Arc Creek Reservoir Comprehensive Plan. One purpose of the public meeting was to review... more
Rising cost of water presents district challenges
For the 10th year in a row, the North Texas Municipal Water District has increased water rates to its member cities. The NTMWD, a nonprofit wholesale water provider, is increasing its rates almost 10.5 percent, or 24 cents per 1,000... more
Infrastructure should matter to water ratepayers
A nonpartisan coalition of public- and private-sector stakeholders has chosen “Infrastructure Week,” May 16-23, to promote the need for government to invest in improvements to “roads, bridges, rails, ports, airports, pipes, the power grid, [and] broadband.” The mantra is #InfrastructureMatters,... more
Service for a growing community
With a goal of meeting the drinking water, wastewater treatment and solid waste disposal needs for the member cities and customers, the North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) looks to provide regional service through unity to fulfill the needs of... more
NTMWD conducting annual water test
Plano’s water supplier, the North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD), will perform annual chlorine maintenance on transmission and distribution systems from March 7 through April 4. You may notice a shift in the taste or smell of your drinking water.
Bill would allow North Texas reservoir to bypass federal regulators
With population growth in Collin and adjoining counties booming and demand for water on the rise, Rep. Sam Johnson has submitted a first-of-its-kind bill to Congress that would exempt a proposed Fannin County reservoir from federal oversight for construction and... more
Slow down on Brown
Wylie City Council dealt with three street issues last week, two construction upgrades, and the third, a change in the speed limit. The council met in regular session Tuesday, Jan. 26. Other business included accepting annual financial audits for the... more
Plano addresses water contract in 2015, will begin water and sewer projects
The city of Plano announced a 10 percent rate increase in September for its water and sewer services. Officials said the change was a result of rate increases approved by the North Texas Municipal Water District at the time. NTMWD... more
In light of Flint, Mich., water worries, how does Dallas area supply stack up?
With the horrific news coming out of Flint, Mich. — particularly lead levels in drinking water high enough to cause permanent damage to small children who drank it — it’s natural to wonder what’s in the water in Dallas-Fort Worth.... more