The project, which was approved by the NADB Board of Directors in November 2019, includes the construction of a transmission line between two storage tanks, a new water line, and booster station, and a 50,000-gallon water storage tank.
In addition to extending the distribution system to 10 households located outside the city’s current service area, these improvements will help eliminate service interruptions and prevent at least 80,000 gallons per day in water losses, as well as protect water quality, by reducing line breaks that can lead to contamination of the water supply. An audit revealed that the system is losing more than 30% of the water it produces, mostly attributed to high pressure causing frequent line breaks and leaks. The frequent line breaks and water losses impact the utility’s financial health and the sustainability of the water supply.
“The City of Presidio was in significant need of funds to make the improvements to their water system and protect the health of its residents by preventing the risk of waterborne diseases due to faulty infrastructure,” stated NADB Managing Director Calixto Mateos-Hanel. “NADB is proud to have collaborated with EPA to provide the financing for this important project for this Texas community.”
In Texas, NADB has supported the development and implementation of 66 projects that represent a total investment of close to US$1.5 billion. NADB has provided more than US$615 million in loan and grants for these projects.
Original source: NADB
