Texas Water Development Board approves $4,100,000 to the City of Mission (Hidalgo County) for a water treatment plant expansion project

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AUSTIN – (May 9, 2024) – The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) today approved by resolution financial assistance in the amount of $4,100,000 to the City of Mission (Hidalgo County) from the Texas Water Development Fund. The City will use the assistance to finance the planning, acquisition, and design of a water treatment plant expansion project.

The City could save approximately $138,000 over the life of the loan by using the Texas Water Development Fund.

With the assistance approved today, the City will complete the planning, acquisition, and design of a 6-million-gallon-per-day water treatment plant to safeguard against potential future water shortages and ensure the uninterrupted supply of clean water to its customers. During the planning phase, the City will evaluate various alternatives to the plant’s capacity and treatment. The City will also pursue the necessary additional surface water rights to cover the existing and proposed treatment capacity. In addition, the project includes performing a water leak detection study and creating a water loss mitigation 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.