“There are 55,000 people moving into our service area every year,” says Jenna Covington. “And none of them are bringing water with them.”
That sums up the continuing challenge facing the North Texas Municipal Water District. When founded in 1951 the district served 32,000 people. Today it serves 2.1 million in up to 80 communities across 2,200 square miles and 10 North Texas counties in one of the fastest-growing areas of the country.As executive director and general manager, Covington leads a district that provides drinking water, wastewater treatment and solid waste services. It’s a constant exercise in staying ahead of
