Wastewater And Treatment Education Roundtable
The Wastewater and Treatment Education Roundtable (WATER) is an educational partnership between the North Central Texas Council of Governments, municipalities, and water utilities in the North Texas region. WATER's mission is to help reduce potential damage to the region's household plumbing systems and wastewater treatment systems as well as to decrease hazards to water quality through educational efforts related to the proper disposal of items such as wipes; paper towels; feminine hygiene and personal care products; medicines; household hazardous waste; and fats, oils, and grease (FOG).
The Wastewater and Treatment Education Roundtable is supported by an annual Work Program and individual cost shares provided by local participants. For information on this year's Work Program and how to financially contribute to WATER's efforts, please view the linked Work Program below. If you have any questions, please contact WasteWater@nctcog.org.
DRAFT FY2027 WATER Work Program
- FY2026 WATER Work Program
- FY2025 WATER Work Program Summary
- FY2024 WATER Work Program Summary
- FY2023 WATER Work Program Summary
- FY2022 WATER Work Program Summary
- WATER Roster
- Defend Your Drains North Texas Website
Next Meeting Date
October 15, 2026 - 10:00 AMMeeting Info
The Wastewater and Treatment Education Roundtable is scheduled to meet on Thursday, October 15 at 10:00 am IN PERSON at Trinity River Authority's Central Regional Wastewater System.
TRA's Central Regional Wastewater System (CRWS)
6500 Singleton Blvd
Dallas, TX 75212
No virtual modality will be offered for this meeting. This meeting will include a tour and boxed lunch, and has a capacity of 40 attendees. Attendees must RSVP by October 8, 2026 and provide a completed waiver (witness line to be completed by NCTCOG or your supervisor) to Hannah Ordonez at HOrdonez@nctcog.org by October 12, 2026.
Attendees are required to provide a photo ID and wear closed toe shoes. Please plan to arrive at least 15 minutes ahead of the meeting start time due to security checkpoints. It is suggested that attendees carpool when able.
For any questions, please contact Hannah Ordonez at HOrdonez@nctcog.org.
Next Meeting Date
August 19, 2026 - 10:00 AMMeeting Info
The Wastewater and Treatment Education Roundtable (WATER) is hosting a Wipes, Pipes, and Public Education Workshop on Wednesday, August 19, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the NCTCOG Offices.
A complimentary boxed lunch will be provided following the workshop. Please RSVP by August 14, 2026 to help us plan for attendance and accommodate any dietary restrictions.
Speakers will include Morgan Dadgostar, North Texas Municipal Water District, and Jade Affleck and Parker Chambers, City of Plano. Attendees will learn about how wipes are a detriment to wastewater systems, including infrastructure breakdowns, costs, and other issues, along with successes, challenges, and strategies to educate the public about wipes. Attendees will have the opportunity to share best management practices, challenges, and successes through a show-and-tell opportunity of wipes-related booth games and other materials.
Date: Wednesday, August 19
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location:
William J. Pitstick Conference Room
NCTCOG Offices, Centerpoint II
616 Six Flags Drive
Arlington, TX 76001
For additional information, please contact Hannah Ordonez at HOrdonez@nctcog.org.