Texas Water Development Board approves $2,425,000 in financial assistance to the Brushy Creek Municipal Utility District (Williamson County) for water system improvements

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AUSTIN – (November 20, 2014) – The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) today approved by resolution financial assistance in the amount of $2,425,000 from the Texas Water Development Fund to the Brushy Creek Municipal Utility District (Williamson County). The assistance will allow the District to finance water system improvements.

The District could save approximately $381,260 over the life of the loan by using the Texas Water Development Fund.

The District operates the Brushy Bend Park subdivision water system and will replace the water distribution system with the funding approved by the TWDB. The project will include the replacement of valves, fire hydrants, water service connections, and piping. The completed project will ensure reliability and improve overall service to the area.

The TWDB is the state agency charged with collecting and disseminating water-related data, assisting with regional planning, and preparing the state water plan for the development of the state's water resources. The TWDB administers cost-effective financial assistance programs for the construction of water supply, wastewater treatment, flood control, and agricultural water conservation projects.