Texas Water Development Board approves $1,850,000 to the City of Bartlett (Bell and Williamson counties) for wastewater system improvements

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AUSTIN – (January 18, 2024) – The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) today approved by resolution financial assistance in the amount of $1,850,000 to the City of Bartlett (Bell and Williamson counties), consisting of $850,000 in financing and $1,000,000 in principal forgiveness, from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF). The City will use the assistance for the planning and design of a wastewater system improvement project.

In addition to the loan forgiveness, the City could save approximately $304,000 over the life of the loan by using the CWSRF.

With the assistance approved today, the City will complete the planning and design work to construct a new wastewater treatment plant, rehabilitate or replace approximately 10,000 linear feet of gravity sewers and 20 manholes, and replace the Evie Street Lift Station with a duplex submersible lift station. The City will also develop an asset management plan.

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