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Officials: aging water and sewer infrastructure, heavy BWA reliance drive Angleton’s high utility costs
Summary
City staff told council that a large portion of Angleton’s water and sewer infrastructure is at or past typical replacement age, emergency repairs have been costly, and the city currently relies heavily on the Brazoria Water Authority for surface water; staff outlined well‑rehabilitation plans and pending grant and loan applications.
Hector (city public works staff) told the Angleton City Council that a substantial share of the city’s water and sewer infrastructure dates from 1980 or earlier and that many elements have reached typical replacement age, increasing emergency repairs and immediate costs.
Hector said emergencies have been a major driver of recent spending and that planned maintenance programs — hydrant maintenance, valve testing and manhole rehabilitation — need funding and staffing. He reported that staff has identified capital improvement needs for water and wastewater (the transcript did not include a single…
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