A Pueblo County commissioner reported Thursday that Avondale has begun what he described as phase 3 of a multi‑year water treatment project funded with American Rescue Plan Act money and said county staff will help produce an informational video for the community.

Commissioner Swearingen told the Board of County Commissioners he visited Avondale on Wednesday and observed the kickoff of phase 3 of the larger water treatment project, which has been underway for several years and was financed in part with ARPA funds. "So learned a lot about, kind of their their water treatment system, the history of it, and really excited to see that that community get the attention they need out there," Swearingen said. He added he plans to go back with "mister Mestas" and subject‑matter experts to create an informational video explaining the project.

Why it matters: improvements to local water treatment infrastructure can affect public health, service reliability and long‑term operational costs for small communities. The commissioner framed the update as a positive sign that ARPA funds are advancing capital projects in Avondale.

Details and limitations: the commissioner did not provide a dollar amount for the ARPA allocation, a project schedule, the specific work to be completed in phase 3, nor any formal county action or vote to advance the project during the meeting. No county staff representative provided technical details in the transcript, and no follow‑up assignment or reporting schedule was recorded on the public record.

Next steps: Commissioner Swearingen said he intends to coordinate an informational video with county staff and experts; the transcript does not record a staff directive, budget authorization, or timeline for the video or the water‑system work.