The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) approved financial assistance totaling $14,012,500 to the East Rio Hondo Water Supply Corporation in Cameron County. The funding includes $4,265,000 in financing and $9,747,500 in principal forgiveness from the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF). This support will be used for planning, designing, and constructing improvements to the water system.

The Corporation stands to save approximately $1,600,000 over the life of the loan by utilizing the DWSRF.

The approved project involves installing a dissolved air flotation system at the Martha Ann Simpson Water Treatment Plant to remove algae from raw water. Additional upgrades include flocculation basins, dissolved air flotation basins, and mechanical support systems. The project also encompasses adding an emergency generator for the Harlingen Waterworks Pump Station to ensure a reliable backup water supply during emergencies.

The TWDB is responsible for collecting and disseminating water-related data, assisting with regional water and flood planning, and preparing state water and flood plans. It administers cost-effective financial assistance programs for various projects including water supply construction, wastewater treatment, flood mitigation, and agricultural water conservation.