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Texas Water Development Board approves $2,312,025 to the City of Huntington (Angelina County) for wastewater system improvements

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AUSTIN – (January 26, 2017)  The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) today approved by resolution financial assistance in the amount of $2,312,025, consisting of a $1,180,000 loan and $1,132,025 in loan forgiveness, from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund to the City of Huntington (Angelina County). The City will use the assistance to finance wastewater system improvements.

The City could save approximately $155,000 over the life of the loan portion of the commitment by using the Clean Water State Revolving Fund.

With the assistance approved today, the City will finance the construction, renovation, and expansion of the wastewater treatment plant.

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.