Texas approves $131M for wastewater infrastructure projects
The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) has approved over $131 million in financial assistance for nine wastewater infrastructure projects.
TWDB provided the funds through state revolving funds as well as the Economically Distressed Areas Program (EDAP).
The funding for wastewater projects is as follows:
- $24,000,000 to Maverick County for water and wastewater system improvements
Maverick County is receiving $7,200,000 in financing and $16,800,000 in grant funding through EDAP for the planning, acquisition, design, and construction of a water and wastewater system project.
The county will provide first-time wastewater service to the central area of the Quemado community. The county will also provide first-time water service to residences north of the existing Quemado water service area and to residences along Thompson Road north of the Elm Creek area. In addition, the County will replace 12 non-functioning meters in the Quemado area. - $2,200,000 to the Military Highway Water Supply Corporation for wastewater system improvements
The Military Highway Water Supply Corporation in Cameron County is receiving $1,100,000 in financing and $1,100,000 in grant funding through EDAP. The corporation will use the financial assistance for the planning, design, and construction of a wastewater system project.
The corporation will replace 11,000 linear feet of water lines along Military Highway in the Las Rusias service area and align them farther from the highway to facilitate future maintenance and repair work. The project will increase the reliability of the main distribution line and protect the health and safety of the corporation’s customers.
- $8,510,000 to the City of Mission for wastewater system improvements
The City of Mission in Hidalgo County is receiving $4,255,000 in financing and $4,255,000 in grant funding through EDAP for the planning, acquisition, and construction of a wastewater system project.
The city will construct a wastewater collection system to bring first-time sewer service to 14 subdivisions northwest of Mission. The wastewater will be transported via a force main to be treated at the City’s existing wastewater treatment plant.
- $14,200,000 to the North Alamo Water Supply Corporation for wastewater system improvements
The North Alamo Water Supply Corporation in Hidalgo County is receiving $9,800,000 and $4,400,000 through EDAP for two distinct wastewater system projects.
The corporation will provide first-time sewer service to the unincorporated subdivisions of Cielo Azul No. 5 and Mesquite Subdivision No. 1. The project includes construction of a collection system and a filter press at the wastewater treatment plant. The collection system will consist of one lift station, 5,000 linear feet of gravity sewer lines, and 3,800 linear feet of force mains.
Additionally, the corporation will provide first-time sewer service to nine other subdivisions in Hidalgo County. This project includes a wastewater collection system and expansion of the existing Donna Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant’s capacity to service the additional connections. The planning, acquisition, and design of the project will be financed through the Clean Water State Revolving Fund, approved by the TWDB in April 2022. The construction will be financed through the EDAP commitment.
- $4,600,000 to Presidio County for water and wastewater system improvements
Presidio County is receiving $1,380,000 in financing and $3,220,000 in grant funding through EDAP. The ccounty will use the financial assistance for the planning, acquisition, design, and construction of a water and wastewater system project.
The county will rehabilitate or replace the existing clay sewer collection system in the Fort D.A. Russell area and extend the City of Marfa’s water and wastewater systems to provide first-time water and wastewater service to the East Heights area. This project also includes planning, acquisition, and design to identify the most cost-effective solutions to provide potable drinking water for the unincorporated areas of Las Pampas and Shafter.
- $28,930,096 to El Paso Water for wastewater system improvements
El Paso Water, acting on behalf of the City of El Paso, is receiving $8,680,000 in financing and $20,250,096 in grant funding through EDAP. El Paso Water will use the financial assistance for the planning, design, and construction of a wastewater collection system project.
El Paso Water previously received EDAP commitments for the planning, design, and construction of a three-phased project to provide first-time wastewater service to the Montana Vista community. With this latest financial assistance, El Paso Water will construct wastewater collection services for 775 households, and decommission the existing septic systems, as part of Phase II of the ongoing project.
- $3,819,000 to the Airline Improvement District for water and sewer service improvements
The Airline Improvement District in Harris County is receiving $1,145,000 in financing and $2,674,000 in grant funding through EDAP. The district will use the financial assistance for the planning, acquisition, design, and construction of a water and sewer service project.
The district previously received EDAP commitments in 2010 and 2014 that provided first-time water and sewer service to the north section of the district. With the latest financial assistance, the district will provide first-time water and sewer service to residents of the Lillja area. The new water and sewer systems will connect to the City of Houston’s existing systems and upon completion of construction, ownership of the assets will be transferred to the City of Houston.
- $14,365,000 to the San Leon Municipal Utility District for wastewater system improvements
The San Leon Municipal Utility District in Galveston County is receiving $4,365,000 in financing and $10,000,000 in principal forgiveness through the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF). The district will use the financial assistance for the planning, design, and construction of wastewater system improvements.
The District will evaluate the gravity sewer mains and rehabilitate or replace the existing infrastructure with a jointless pipe that will help mitigate inflow and infiltration from excessive rain and storm surge events. Service connections and utility maintenance holes will also be rehabilitated or replaced.
- $30,600,000 to the City of Pflugerville for wastewater system improvements
The City of Pflugerville in Travis County is receiving $30,600,000 from the CWSRF for the planning, acquisition, design, and construction of wastewater system improvements.
The city will expand the capacity of the Central Wastewater Treatment Plant from 7.25 million-gallons-per-day (MGD) to 10 MGD. Improvements include a new influent lift station pump, filter improvements, replacement of existing clarifier mechanical equipment, and a new effluent pump station. The city will also complete a reclaimed water master planning study.