Texas Water Development Board approves $1,040,000 in financial assistance to the City of Winnsboro (Franklin and Wood counties) for wastewater treatment plant renovations

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AUSTIN – (November 20, 2014) – The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) today approved by resolution financial assistance in the amount of $1,040,000 from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund to the City of Winnsboro (Franklin and Wood counties). The assistance will allow the City to finance planning, acquisition, design, and construction of renovations to its wastewater treatment plant.

The City could save approximately $129,339 over the life of the loan by using the Clean Water State Revolving Fund.

To extend the life of its wastewater treatment plant, the City plans to renovate several components. When complete, the renovations will extend the life of the wastewater treatment plant by 20 years.

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.