Other Resources
From NTMWD Member and Customer Cities, to state and national regulatory agencies, to pool and landscaping organizations — everything you need to know about saving water is here waiting for you; all you have to do is click. Start with the link to your city, and find out about conservation methods recognized in your community.
WATER IQ FACTSHEETS
How to Save Water Around Your Home [Español]
How to Save Water Around Your Pool [Español]
How to Save Water With Your Sprinkler System [Español]
How to Save Water Around Your Yard [Español]
LINKS TO MEMBER CITIES
Allen
Farmersville
Forney
Frisco
Garland
http://www.ci.garland.tx.us/Home
McKinney
Mesquite
Plano
Princeton
Richardson
Rockwall
Royse City
Wylie
LINKS TO CUSTOMER CITIES (WHERE AVAILABLE)
Caddo Basin Special Utility District
Cash Water Supply Corporation
College Mound Water Supply Corporation
Copeville Special Utility District
Crandall (under construction)
East Fork Special Utility District
Fairview
Fate
Forney Lake Water Supply Corporation
http://www.forneylakewater.com
Gastonia-Scurry Water Supply Corporation
Josephine
http://www.cityofjosephine.com
Kaufman
Kaufman Four-One
Lavon Water Supply Corporation
Little Elm
Lucas
Melissa
Milligan Water Supply Corporation
Mt. Zion Water Supply Corporation
Murphy
Nevada Water Supply Corporation
North Collin Water Supply Corporation
Parker
Prosper
Rose Hill Water Supply Corporation
Rowlett
http://www.ci.rowlett.tx.us/rowlett
Sachse
Seis lagos Municipal Utility District
Sunnyvale
http://www.townofsunnyvale.org
Wylie N.E. Water Supply Corporation
USEFUL INFORMATION LINKS
Texas Water Development Board
All about drought — what it is, how it is measured, how to lessen its effects. This page also features a thorough collection of state and national drought-related links.
http://www.twdb.state.tx.us/assistance/conservation/consindex.asp
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
This page features information about drinking water and water availability throughout Texas.
http://www.tceq.state.tx.us/nav/util_water
Alliance for Water Efficiency
The Alliance for Water Efficiency is a stakeholder-based 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to the efficient and sustainable use of water. Located in Chicago, the Alliance serves as a North American advocate for water efficient products and programs, and provides information and assistance on water conservation efforts.
http://www.allianceforwaterefficiency.org
Environmental Protection Agency
Part of the EPA’s mission is to protect our nation’s waters. This page contains a multitude of links to information about all things water-related, from drinking water and wastewater to water pollution.
http://www.epa.gov/ebtpages/water.html
WaterSense
The EPA’s WaterSense is a partnership program working to protect the future of the U.S. water supply by promoting water efficiency and enhancing the market for water-efficient practices, products and programs.
American Water Works Association
Founded in 1881 and currently serving over 57,000 members, the AWWA is the world’s oldest and largest nonprofit scientific and educational society dedicated to the improvement of water quality and supply. This page offers a broad spectrum of consumer information concerning water quality, safety and standards.
http://www.awwa.org/advocacy/learn
AWWA — Texas chapter
The Texas chapter of the AWWA is the second-largest section of the organization, with over 3,500 volunteers working to advance the technology, science and policies as water professionals and stewards of the water resources and public water supplies of Texas.
American Water Resources Association
Founded in 1964, the AWRA is a nonprofit professional association dedicated to the advancement of multidisciplinary water resources education, management and research. This page offers water-related Web sites recommended by AWRA members.
http://www.awra.org/connections/recommend.html
National Water Resources Association
The NWRA is a nonprofit federation of state organizations concerned with the appropriate management, conservation and use of water and land resources nationally. NWRA works to balance the needs of people and the environment.
Water Environment Federation
Founded in 1928, the WEF is a not-for-profit technical and educational organization working to preserve and enhance the global water environment.
National Association of Clean Water Agencies
NACWA represents the interests of the nation’s wastewater treatment agencies, which serve most of the sewered U.S. population and collectively treat and reclaim over 18 billion gallons of wastewater daily. NACWA plays a key role in the development of environmental legislation, and works closely with federal regulatory agencies in the implementation of environmental programs.
Texas Water Conservation Association
The TWCA is the leading organization statewide dedicated to conserving, developing, protecting and using Texas’ water resources for all beneficial purposes.
Texas Water Resources Institute
The TWRI provides leadership to stimulate priority research and educational programs in water resources within the Texas A&M University System and throughout the state.
Texas WaterWise Council
The Texas WaterWise Council is composed of representatives of landscaping-related industries and water-management agencies, and works to promote sound water conservation practices in Texas through a public-private partnership that fosters awareness of the value of sound water management.
Texas Nursery & Landscape Association
TNLA members are growers, landscape contractors, retails nurseries and supplier Green Industry businesses, working to advance the interests of the nursery/landscape industry in Texas.
Texas Smartscape
Texas SmartScape works to educate North Central Texans on the many benefits of using native or adapted landscaping — with the ultimate goal of conserving local water supplies and improving storm water runoff quality.
http://www.txsmartscape.com/NorthCentralTX/main.asp
Independent Pool and Spa Service Association, Inc.
The IPSSA works for continuing improvement of the pool and spa industry.
WaterWise
Consumer-targeted Web site where kids and grownups alike can use to learn ways to conserve water and energy, via helpful saving tips, links to local resources and well-designed products.
Texas Water Foundation
The TWF is a nonprofit organization working to heighten awareness among all Texans regarding the vital role water plays in our daily lives.
Native Plant Society of Texas - North Central Chapter
Plant water-wise plants native to North Texas. For ideas, check the lists of recommended native plants from the Native Plant Society of Texas - North Central Chapter.
http://www.npsot.org/NorthCentralTexas/index.htm
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center’s Native Plant Information Network
Plant water-wise plants native to North Texas. For ideas, check the lists of recommended native plants from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center’s Native Plant Information Network.
http://www.wildflower.org/collections/collection.php?collection=TX_northcentral