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Meeting Date:	02/28/2022
Action to Apply FY2022 Drinking Water State Revolving Fund
Submitted for:	Silvia Martinez	Submitted By:	Silvia Martinez
Department:	Water Utilities

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to authorize the development and submission of a Texas Water Development Board-FY2022 Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Application in the amount of $2,191,000 for Webb County Colorado Acres Reverse Osmosis System Improvements; and authorize the County Judge to act as the County's Executive Officer and Authorized Representative in all matters pertaining to the County's participation in the FY2022 Drinking Water State Revolving Fund. No match required. [Requested by James Flores, Economic Development Director]

Issue: Webb County is in desperate need of rehabilitating and rebuilding the Colorado Acres Reverse Osmosis Waste Treatment Plan. The project includes new well piping and evaporation pond improvements. A new pretreatment system consisting of an aeration unit and micro or ultra filtration units is required to provide an appropriate feed water to the Reverse Osmosis system. The Reverse Osmosis system will be installed in a shipping container. New chemical feed systems are required. The work also includes all necessary site/civil work, piping, and other necessary appurtenances.

Solution: Webb County desires to install improvements/upgrades at the existing Reverse Osmosis Waste Treatment Plan. The County is currently hauling water to this area to serve the residents.

Result: The proposed activity will provide an appropriate feed water to the Reverse Osmosis system.

Background:

Grant funds are being sought from the Texas Water Development Board-FY2022 Drinking Water State Revolving Fund fo eligible activities such Micro filtration System and any additional upgrades necessary for the water wells located at Colorado Acres.

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