Winter Weather Updates

Garbage & Recycling Fee Change

Effective Feb. 1, 2023, Republic Services will increase its monthly fee for garbage and recycling collection services in North Richland Hills by 4.90%. The new monthly rate for residents will be $18.47, with senior citizens paying a discounted rate of $17...

Average Consumption

How does your household’s monthly water use compares to the average NRH residential water customer? The chart below shows the average number of gallons used each month for NRH single family homes. It does not include apartments, commercial or ot...

Freezing Weather

Protect Your Pipes

Follow these suggestions to protect your pipes during freezing weather:

Before Onset of Freezing Weather

•  Remove, drain, and store hoses used outdoors. Cover outdoor faucets with a Styrofoam cap or faucet sock.
•  Check wate...

Reduce Outdoor Water Use

The City of North Richland Hills reminds you that lawns and other landscaping plants need less water this time of year. Lawns go dormant and landscape watering needs are dramatically reduced in winter months. Half an inch of water about every two weeks du...

Rate Adjustment

North Richland Hills water and sewer rates will be adjusted on October 1, 2022. This includes a water rate increase of $0.33 per 1,000 gallons and a sewer rate increase of $0.18 per 1,000 gallons from the City of Fort Worth and the Trinity River Authority...

Wipes Clog Pipes

Wipes Clog Pipes

Just because the package says “flushable” doesn’t mean it’s true. Many items marketed as disposable and/or flushable do not degrade like toilet paper, and they wind up clogging pipes, tangling pumps ...

Your Water Meter

Your water meter provides information on how much water your family uses and can help identify possible leaks. The following videos and information will help you learn more about your meter including:

• where it is located; 
• how to read your meter an...

Sprinkler System Checkup

Most homeowners catch indoor leaks quickly, but outdoor leaks and problems can be harder to find, especially with your irrigation system. Performing irrigation troubleshooting checks to determine if you have a leak or malfunctioning system can help you co...

About NRH Water

Residents often wonder where their drinking water comes from. The water that we use in North Richland Hills comes from several area reservoirs and lakes. Here is how it gets to us:

The Tarrant Regional Water District (TRWD) draws and pumps raw water from t...

Water Conservation