Texas allocates funds for water supply projects

Texas Water Development Board has approved $45m in financial grants for five water and wastewater projects in the state, of which $3,665,000 has been allocated for rural water supply development.

The city of Sherman in Grayson county has received $2,525,000 as financial assistance to be used for upgrades of its water treatment plants.

Greater Texoma Utility Authority has received funds of $2,525,000 on behalf of the city of Sherman for water treatment facility improvements.

The city of Fort Worth, including its Tarrant, Denton, Johnson, Parker and Wise counties, has received allowances of $39m from the board for making upgrades to Big Fossil Creek Drainage Basin and the Village Creek Water Reclamation Facility.

Franklin and Wood counties in the city of Winnsboro will be using $1,040,000 to renovate their wastewater treatment plants.

Sol Y Mar Water System in Hidalgo county will be using $200,000 for water system upgrades.

Williamson county in Brushy Creek Municipal Utility District has also received $2,425,000 financial assistance for local water system improvements.

The state agency is responsible for collecting and disseminating water-related data and assists in regional planning, as well as preparing the state water plan for the development of Texas’ water resources.