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OVERVIEW OF UTILITY FUND

The City of North Richland Hills’ Utility System has
grown in size and number of customers each year. Number of Active Water Meters
Since 2011, the Utility System has increased by about 23
1,833 active water meters to 22,341.
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An estimated total of 3.740 billion gallons of treated
water was purchased during fiscal year 2018-2019. Thousands 19
This is a decrease from the prior fiscal year of 348 MG
(Million Gallons). Of the 3.740 billion gallon total for 17
2018-2019, 2.299 billion gallons (61%) was supplied
by the City of Fort Worth, and 1.441 billion gallons 15
(39%) was supplied by the Trinity River Authority. Of
the 2.299 billion supplied by the City of Fort Worth,
0.774 billion gallons of treated water was purchased by our wholesale customer, the City of Watauga. Through
September 2019, “average daily use” from Fort Worth decreased from a rate of 6.486 million gallons in 2018 to
6.299 million gallons in 2019.

The City’s water system infrastructure consists of
approximately 372 miles of water mains. Five booster
pump stations (three of which are located at wholesale
supply points of entry) pump treated water throughout the
distribution system. The systems storage capabilities
consist of four elevated storage tanks and four ground
storage tanks with a combined capacity of 16.5 million
gallons. There are five potable water wells, seven
irrigation wells, and 2,200 fire hydrants in the system.

There are approximately 255 miles of sanitary sewer
collection main, 5,250 manholes, and two lift stations that
comprise the wastewater collection system. Wastewater
treatment is performed by the City of Fort Worth and the
Trinity River Authority under wholesale customer
contracts.

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