Texas Border Business
WASHINGTON – Congressmen Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) and Henry Cuellar (TX-28) today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has awarded Guadalupe County’s Green Valley Special Utility District (SUD) $13,816,000 in Water and Waste Disposal Loans and Grants.
The Water and Waste Disposal Loan and Grant Program
“It is crucial that Central and South Texans can go about their daily lives, knowing that water and waste disposal infrastructure is up-to-date,” Congressman Gonzalez said. “I thank the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Green Valley Special Utility District for working to ensure the health and safety of our citizens remains a top priority.”
“Today’s funding is a great investment in water infrastructure for residents in Guadalupe County,” said Congressman Cuellar. “These funds will not only provide households with better water services, but will also help meet heightened state treatment standards and the demands of this growing community. I would like to thank Congressman Vicente Gonzalez, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Green Valley Special Utility District for engaging in this critical mission.”
The funding will be dispersed through three Rural Development projects: An investment of $3,096,000 for a wastewater buy-in project which involves purchasing capacity in two outside systems; An investment of $5,290,000 will be used to construct two one-million gallon elevated storage tanks at Plant 3 and Plant 4; An investment of $5,430,000 will be used to provide service along Weil Road which is located within the ETJs of the cities of Santa Clara and Cibolo.
State and local government entities, private nonprofits, and federally-recognized tribes may apply for this program. Funding can be used for rural areas and towns with populations of 10,000 or less, tribal lands in rural areas, and Colonias. Applicants can confirm eligibility here.
Eligible applicants can either apply online by visiting the - Advertisement -
