The North Texas Municipal Water District is reviewing a proposal to purchase excess water from Millwood Lake in Arkansas. The potential arrangement could bring more than 100 million gallons of water per day to North Texas as part of efforts to prepare for projected population growth.
Where
North Texas region
When
Oct. 22, 2026 (Board of Directors resolution); proposal under review as of Nov. 3, 2026
Sources
Reported by 2 outlets
Taxes and money
None stated in sources.
Who's involved
North Texas Municipal Water Districtwater district considering purchase
Heartland Water Partnerscompany proposing water sale
Jenna CovingtonNTMWD Executive Director and General Manager
The facts
NTMWD Board of Directors passed resolution Oct. 22 expressing interest in exploring additional surface water supplies.2
Potential arrangement could bring more than 100 million gallons of water per day to North Texas.2
District's service area projected to nearly double by 2080.2
NTMWD serves more than 2.4 million people in suburban and rural North Texas.2
Water transfer across state lines requires approval by Arkansas Natural Resources Commission and Arkansas General Assembly.2
Possible delivery point mentioned as Bois d'Arc Lake, but may not be final location.2
Who said what
These are statements and claims made by the people involved. They are reported, not verified.
Jenna Covington, NTMWD Executive Director and General Manager Excess surface water is often released from reservoirs, eventually flowing into the Gulf.2
Jenna Covington, NTMWD Executive Director and General Manager Purchasing excess water can provide financial boost to local communities while meeting North Texas water needs.2
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North Texas water district considers buying water from Arkansas lake
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