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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 22,669.
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An estimated total of 4.105 billion gallons of treated
water was purchased during fiscal year 2019-2020. Thousands 19
This is an increase from the prior fiscal year of 304
MG (Million Gallons). Of the 4.105 billion gallon total 17
for 2019-2020, 1.985 billion gallons (48%) was 15
supplied by the City of Fort Worth, and 2.121 billion
gallons (59%) was supplied by the Trinity River
Authority. Of the 1.985 billion supplied by the City of
Fort Worth, 0.815 billion gallons of treated water was purchased by our wholesale customer, the City of Watauga.

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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