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Overview of Utility Fund

The City of North Richland Hills’ Utility
System has grown in size and number of Number of Active Water Meters
customers each year. Since 2011, the Utility 24
System has increased by about 2,157 active
water meters to 23,254. 22
Thousands
An estimated total of 4.336 billion gallons of
treated water was purchased during fiscal 20
year 2021/22. This is an estimated increase
from the prior fiscal year of 399 MG (Million 18
Gallons). Of the 4.336 billion gallon
estimated total for 2021-2022, 2.289 billion
gallons (52.8%) was supplied by the City of Fort Worth, and 2.047 billion gallons (47.2%) was
supplied by the Trinity River Authority. Of the estimated 2.289 billion supplied by the City of Fort
Worth, 0.776 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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