Temporary Change in Water Disinfectant Critical for Safe Drinking Water Year Round The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) will temporarily change the disinfectant in its water treatment process from March 4 through April 1, 2019. The annual, routine change... more
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News Stream – December 2018
Our December edition of News Stream highlights recent presentations made by Executive Director Tom Kula, ways we continue to manage costs, water plant winter maintenance and information on a new water operations center. We’ve also got industry conference information, events in... more
News Stream – November 2018
In this month’s edition of News Stream, we answer the question on whether or not the recent events down in Austin could happen in North Texas, share useful information about water industry conferences and best communication practices, and provide links... more
Excessive Rain and Drinking Water – How the NTMWD Regional System Differs from Austin
It’s been a wet year in parts of Texas including here in North Texas. Our area has had the wettest September and October ever recorded with 28.35 inches of rain. Excessive rain can cause problems for wastewater systems, and as... more
Cooler Temperatures and Fall Leaves Are Perfect for Mulching
With cooler temperatures finally arriving in North Texas, it’s time to start thinking about what to do with those fall leaves and mulching your landscape beds. Water Expert Denise Hickey and Horticulturalist Patrick Dickinson shared the benefits of mulching on... more
Help Keep “Stinky Stuff” from Having Lasting Impact on Our Environment
You could say our green segment on WFAA this month was kind of stinky. That’s because Water Expert Denise Hickey and Horticulturalist Patrick Dickinson shared about the stuff around our homes that stinks, and how it impacts our environment, specifically... more
Every day can be a green Father’s Day!
Water Expert Denise Hickey and Horticulturalist Patrick Dickinson shared some green ideas for the techie side of dads as well as his green thumb on their most recent visit to WFAA. Stay Charged When Working Outdoors Who doesn’t want a... more
Update on Conditions in Small Cove at Lavon Lake
We know there are questions about the recent reports of odor and materials found in a small cove about 2000 yards north of the Highland Park boat ramp at Lavon Lake. Here’s what we know as of today: NTMWD has... more
TCEQ rescinds water monitoring violation notice against NTMWD
The notice involved a plant that is closed for maintenance and renovations. Officials with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) have notified the North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) that a violation posted online on Wednesday is being rescinded. ... more
News Stream – April 2018
In this edition of News Stream, we share details on a new one-stop-fact-filled-site with information on how we work around the clock to ensure safe drinking water for the nearly 1.7 million people we serve. SafeWaterNorthTexas.com has information about our... more