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Laredo explores treated‑wastewater reuse, lake backup and $26M Corps interconnection
Summary
Officials briefed the Utilities Advisory Committee on studies to diversify supplies, including a Legacy groundwater blending study, potential storage at Lake Casablanca, and a signed agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for a $26 million interconnection between two treatment plants.
LAREDO, Texas — City utilities staff on Nov. 13 described multiple initiatives to bolster water-supply resiliency, from a blending study with a groundwater source to treated-wastewater reuse and a Corps‑funded interconnection of treatment plants.
“We produce 23,000,000 gallons of treated wastewater of excellent quality,” Dr. Keith told the advisory committee, explaining the city is evaluating whether to store or blend treated effluent as an emergency backup if the Rio Grande becomes temporarily…
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