Texas Water Development Board approves $1,000,000 to the City of San Marcos (Hays County) for wastewater system improvements

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AUSTIN – (May 8, 2025) – The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) today approved by resolution financial assistance in the amount of $1,000,000 in financing to the City of San Marcos (Hays County) from the Texas Water Development Fund. The City will use the assistance for the planning of a wastewater system improvements project.

The City could save approximately $75,000 over the life of the loan by using the Texas Water Development Fund.

With the assistance approved today, the City will complete the planning phase for a new wastewater treatment plant on a proposed site near anticipated developments southeast of the City. The City will develop environmental and geotechnical assessments, surveying, and engineering planning to produce an engineering feasibility report for the project.

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.