Flood Insurance Affordability
Summary
Fort Worth and Tarrant County are facing a water shortage, so they're cooking up a plan to find new sources. This is all about making sure we don't run dry in the future.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 6
- Last 30 days
- 1
Last discussed May 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
Future service level increases will require greater financial investment and may impact utility rates.
Residents in flood-prone areas will benefit from improved drainage and reduced risk to property.
Residents outside of traditional FEMA flood zones who are still seeing sharp increases in insurance costs.
Mentions & discussions (25)
Fort Worth offers free sandbags today ahead of North Texas Flood Watch
Fort Worth offers free sandbags today ahead of North Texas Flood Watch audacy.com
Water advisers examine conservation, regulation of data center usage
Fort Worth water conservation and streamlined data analysis, tracking and billing efforts were on the agenda June 11 at the Wholesale Water and Wastewater Advisory Committee meeting. (Courtesy | City of Arlington) " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com...
The City of Crowley has issued a boil water advisory. Here’s what to know
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality required the City of Crowley to issue a water boil advisory.
City of Boyd pushes back against proposed landfill near water source
The city of Boyd sent a letter to the TCEQ requesting a contested hearing regarding a proposed landfill near water shed.
Kansas’ largest city looks to copy Texas’ toilet-to-tap water recycling projects
“When people talk about toilet to tap, I always say it’s not toilet to tap, it’s toilet to treatment to treatment to treatment to treatment to tap. So it’s being treated more than our water supply.”
A Fort Worth, Texas, wastewater project preserves an aquatic environment
A Fort Worth, Texas, wastewater project preserves an aquatic environment American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
Wise County officials call on state to hold hearing on construction waste landfill
The proposed Chisholm Trail Disposal Landfill is located near the West Fork of the Trinity River, an important water source for Fort Worth.
Fort Worth water main repaired: Boil water advisory ends, city says
Fort Worth water main repaired: Boil water advisory ends, city says Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Water restored for thousands of Fort Worth residents following water main break Monday
Water restored for thousands of Fort Worth residents following water main break Monday WFAA
Fort Worth completes water main break repairs, boil water notice rescinded
Fort Worth completes water main break repairs, boil water notice rescinded NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
Fort Worth rescinds boil water notice after restoring quality of water from main break
Fort Worth rescinds boil water notice after restoring quality of water from main break WFAA
Water main rupture forces Fort Worth to issue boil water advisory and open bottled water distribution site
Water main rupture forces Fort Worth to issue boil water advisory and open bottled water distribution site FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth
Floodplain Management Plan Public Meeting - May 14, 2026
Residents are concerned about the rising cost of flood insurance and the impact of FEMA's new risk rating system on household budgets.
Infrastructure & Growth Committee - May 12, 2026
The city is planning for the next 20 years of stormwater management to prevent flooding. This includes better maintenance and potentially stricter rules for new construction.
Boil water notice in effect for Hudson Oaks following construction mishap
An accident during ongoing construction prompted the Parker County city to advise customers to boil their water to prevent infection.
CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION - IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING EXECUTIVE SESSION - May 5, 2026
The 20th anniversary of the Stormwater Utility was celebrated, emphasizing its role in protecting residents and property from flooding through infrastructure improvements and advanced warning systems.
Flash flooding on West Seventh renews concerns over Fort Worth's aging storm drains
Flash flooding on West Seventh renews concerns over Fort Worth's aging storm drains CBS News
Massive Texas city invests $464M to avoid future water crisis
Massive Texas city invests $464M to avoid future water crisis MySA
CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION - Mar 31, 2026
The city is continuing its practice of adding fluoride to drinking water, following CDC guidelines. An EPA toxicity assessment is underway, which will inform future recommendations on safe fluoride levels.
CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION - Mar 3, 2026
The council was reminded of the existing practice of not disconnecting water services on Fridays, a measure implemented for resident convenience and to avoid issues during weekends.
Luther Lake Dam Repair
Luther Lake Dam Repair FortWorthTexas.gov
New water resources needed for North Texas. Here’s a look at how Tarrant plans to tap them
New water resources needed for North Texas. Here’s a look at how Tarrant plans to tap them Fort Worth Report
Fort Worth taps $4M state loan to remove ‘forever chemicals’ from wastewater
Fort Worth taps $4M state loan to remove ‘forever chemicals’ from wastewater Fort Worth Report
Fort Worth approves $180M water treatment expansion to support growing population
Fort Worth approves $180M water treatment expansion to support growing population WFAA
Water customer service location, hours changing Aug. 19
Water customer service location, hours changing Aug. 19 City of Fort Worth, Texas (.gov)
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