Texas Water Development Board approves $8,400,000 to the City of Shallowater (Lubbock County) for water and 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 $8,400,000 in financing to the City of Shallowater (Lubbock County) from the Texas Water Development Fund. The City will use the assistance for the planning and design of a water and wastewater system improvement project.

The City could save approximately $520,000 over the life of the loan by using the Texas Water Development Fund.

With the assistance approved today, the City will complete the planning and design phases for the development of the two to three wells, collection piping, and a transmission line to connect the new well field to the City's water treatment plant. The City will also complete the planning and design for the expansion of the existing wastewater treatment plant or for a new mechanical wastewater treatment plant and improvements to the City's irrigation system.

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.