FirmoGraphs keeps its clients up to date on capital plans of interest for long-term business development. We help our customers use this information to gain a competitive advantage and improve proactive conversations with their clients. We recently processed the latest capital spending plan by the North Texas Municipal Water District, Texas (NTMWD). Here are our observations.
NTMWD’s Capital Improvement Plan reflects a notable year-over-year shift in both total planned investment and project volume. The 2025 CIP totals approximately $1.73 billion across 66 projects, while the 2026 CIP declines to about $1.32 billion with 57 projects, indicating a more focused and selective capital program. Despite the overall reduction in total spending, the 2026 plan reallocates funding toward specific utility and system investments, suggesting a strategic reprioritization rather than a broad pullback. The change highlights NTMWD’s effort to concentrate resources on fewer, higher-impact infrastructure needs while maintaining long-term system reliability. NTMWD Planned Capital Spending by Business Area (2025 CIP vs. 2026 CIP).
*Numbers are Rounded
Top 3 Projects by Value (2026 CIP)
The 2026 Capital Improvement Plan is anchored by three equally large, system-critical water infrastructure projects, each valued at $50 million, underscoring NTMWD’s focus on raw water intake reliability and treated water transmission capacity.
- The Wylie Water Treatment Plant (WTP) Raw Water Pump Station No. 4 is designed to expand and strengthen raw water pumping capabilities at one of NTMWD’s key treatment facilities, supporting long-term supply reliability for the rapidly growing service area.
- The Texoma Raw Water Pipeline to Leonard WTP project focuses on enhancing raw water conveyance from Lake Texoma to the Leonard Water Treatment Plant, improving redundancy and resilience within the regional raw water delivery system.
- The Tawakoni WTP Advanced Treatment for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). project is intended to address emerging regulatory and water quality requirements related to PFAS. The project involves planning, design, and implementation of advanced treatment technologies—such as granular activated carbon (GAC), ion exchange, or similar processes—to reduce PFAS concentrations in treated drinking water. This investment supports regulatory compliance, protects public health, and ensures the long-term reliability of NTMWD’s drinking water supply for its member cities.
NTMWD Capital Plan Approval and Governance
The North Texas Municipal Water District’s Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) is developed by district staff through long-range planning efforts that assess infrastructure needs, regulatory requirements, and system growth. The proposed CIP is reviewed by NTMWD management and presented to the Board of Directors, where projects, funding strategies, and priorities are evaluated. Final approval of the capital plan and associated funding occurs through formal Board action as part of the district’s annual budget and financial planning process.
Sources: North Texas Municipal Water District : https://www.ntmwd.com/about/board-of-directors/
Spending Trends and Insights
In 2025, NTMWD programmed $1.73 billion in total capital value, supported by a relatively broad project slate. By contrast, the 2026 CIP reflects a reduction of roughly $404.5 million (about 23%), paired with a decrease of nine projects. This contraction suggests that several large projects either reached completion, were deferred, or were consolidated, resulting in a leaner but more targeted capital plan for 2026.History of NTMWD
The North Texas Municipal Water District was established in 1951 by the Texas Legislature to provide reliable water and wastewater services to rapidly growing communities in North Texas. Initially focused on water supply from Lavon Lake, the District expanded over time to include multiple water treatment plants, reservoirs, and regional wastewater services. Today, NTMWD serves more than two million residents across numerous member cities, playing a critical role in regional water resource
Fun Facts about NTMWD
- NTMWD provides drinking water and wastewater services to more than 2 million people across North Texas, supporting one of the fastest-growing regions in the state.
- The district operates multiple major water treatment plants and manages thousands of miles of pipelines to deliver water reliably to its member cities.
- NTMWD draws water from several major sources, including Lavon Lake, Lake Texoma, Lake Tawakoni, and Jim Chapman Lake, helping diversify and secure regional supply.
- In addition to water supply, the district also provides regional wastewater and solid waste services, making it a multi-service utility agency.
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