Imagine a Day Without Water

We turn on the faucet and water flows out. But what if, for one day, it doesn’t? October 17 is ‘Imagine a Day Without Water’ – a day to recognize the importance that water and wastewater systems have on our daily lives and communities. We encourage everyone to do their part to use water wisely, to protect water sources from pollution, and to not put damaging items down toilets or drains.   

Reduce Outdoor Watering This Fall

Autumn is here, which means cooler weather and less outdoor watering is needed!  Your plants don't need as much water this time of year, and overwatering may lead to fungal disease and pest issues. Turn your controllers OFF and use manually as needed based on weekly recommendations from WaterMyYard.org. Check out this AgriLife publication to learn more about lawn care during the fall and winter. 

Join us at Fall Into Gardening!

Don’t miss "Fall Into Gardening," presented by the Denton County Master Gardeners and Beulah Acres, and sponsored by Upper Trinity, to be held on October 19 from 8 am to 3:15 pm in Corinth!

This wonderful event features presentations and demonstrations on how to prepare, grow, and maintain your landscape. Tours of the gardens at the Global Spheres Center are available, and there's activities for kids! Tickets will go fast, so buy yours today! 

REGISTER HERE

Krum Students Tour Taylor Plant

Upper Trinity recently welcomed a group of students from Krum High School to learn how water is treated from raw lake water to drinking water at our Taylor Water Treatment Plant in Lewisville. Students also learned about streamflow and erosion during a demonstration of our new stream erosion trailer, and ways they can protect water quality in their daily activities. Learn more about our educational resources!

Medicine Takeback Day

Don’t flush unwanted medicines down the toilet or throw in the trash!  Medicines can pollute nearby water sources and harm fish and other aquatic life. Properly dispose of these items at a drop-off location near you on Takeback Day on October 26 or anytime at your police department or local pharmacies. Learn more at the Defend Your Drains website.

Taylor Water Treatment Plant Expansion Has Begun

The Taylor Plant in Lewisville can currently produce up to 70 million gallons of drinking water each day (MGD). To continue providing high-quality service to our growing communities, Upper Trinity recently began expansion of the Taylor Plant to 85 MGD. Construction is expected to take 3 to 4 years with additional filters built and upgrades to existing sedimentation basins and ozone disinfection processes. Check out the treatment process at the Taylor Plant on our website!   

Upper Trinity Receives 'Utility of the Future Today' Award

At the WEFTEC Conference in New Orleans this week, Upper Trinity received the ‘Utility of the Future Today’ Award, recognizing Upper Trinity’s forward-thinking practices in the area of Watershed Stewardship.  Such practices include the establishment of the Upper Trinity Conservation Trust and the development of the Denton County Greenbelt Plan.  Upper Trinity is proud to receive this award as we continually strive to improve our service to the communities we serve.

NEWS

Improved reservoir evaporation data informs water supply management (Texas Water Development Board)