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The Texas Water Development Board today approved financial assistance totaling $3,694,219 for rural water projects

For immediate release. Contact: Media Relations at 512-463-5129

AUSTIN – (March 21, 2016) – The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) today approved financial assistance totaling $3,694,219 for rural water projects.

  • $234,219 to the Greater Texoma Utility Authority (Grayson County) on behalf of the City of Sadler for wastewater system improvements
  • $2,720,000 to the City of Granbury (Hood County) for water system improvements
  • $200,000 to the New Ulm Water Supply Corporation (Austin and Colorado counties) for water system improvements
  • $200,000 to the City of Fayetteville (Fayette County) for water system improvements
  • $200,000 to the La Salle Landing Water Supply Corporation (Jackson County) for water system improvements
  • $140,000 to Derby, Ing. (Frio County) for water system improvements

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.