Texas Water Development Board approves $2.9 million to the City of Dublin (Erath County) for a wastewater system project

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AUSTIN – (September 20, 2018) – The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) today approved by resolution financial assistance in the amount of $2.9 million from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund to the City of Dublin (Erath County). The City will use the assistance to finance the planning, acquisition, design, and construction costs associated with a wastewater system improvement project.

The City could save approximately $820,000 over the life of the loan by using the Clean Water State Revolving Fund.

The City will use the assistance to replace 5 miles of collection pipeline. The project will also extend wastewater service to areas currently using septic systems.

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.