Regional Water System
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Resolution of Intent for Additional Surface Water Supply Opportunities; Resolution No. 26-46
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SUBJECT
recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 26-46 authorizing the Executive Director to take actions that may be necessary to identify, facilitate, support, and/or pursue additional water supply opportunities that meet certain criteria.
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PURPOSE
Growth within NTMWD Member Cities and Customers is increasing regional water demands over the entire water planning horizon. While regional water conservation efforts have reduced the amount of water that will be needed in the future, a combination of water supply strategies will be needed to meet future projected water demands. This resolution establishes baseline criteria for NTMWD to consider surface water supply development opportunities for long-term use from existing sources with volumes exceeding anticipated local needs.
RECOMMENDATION
The Executive Director, NTMWD staff, and Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle & Townsend, P.C.
recommend the Board of Directors adopt Resolution No. 26-46, “A Resolution of Intent for Additional Surface Water Supply Opportunities.”
Scope: Resolution of Intent
Committee: This will be an item on the October 21, 2026, Water Committee meeting agenda
DRIVER(S) FOR THIS PROJECT
Strategic Objective: 1.4 Reliable and Resilient Systems
? Regulatory Compliance ? Asset Condition ? Capacity ? Redundancy/Resiliency ? Relocation or External Requests ? Operational Efficiency ? Safety ? Administrative
? Policy ? Other _____________
BACKGROUND
The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) provides essential water supply, treatment, and transmission services to customers in the North Texas region which supports regional growth, economic development, and quality of life.
Water demand across the NTMWD service area continues to grow, with demand growth partially moderated through successful conservation and reuse efforts.
NTMWD has made s...
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