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Weslaco approves wastewater upgrades, equipment purchases and contracts in December meeting
Summary
The Weslaco City Commission approved multiple infrastructure and equipment items on Dec. 17, including a sole-source purchase of UV modules for the south wastewater plant, solicitation of installation bids, a TWDB planning funding application, a sludge-pump purchase, a fire-truck refurbishment change order and several grant-funded vehicle and equipment buys.
At its Dec. 17 meeting the Weslaco City Commission approved a series of infrastructure and equipment actions intended to maintain operations and position the city for larger projects.
Wastewater plant and water utility actions: The commission approved a sole-source purchase not to exceed $306,000 for Veolia-compatible UV disinfection modules at the South Wastewater Treatment Plant to maintain permit compliance. Commissioners discussed sole-source risks and electrical compatibility; staff said the existing system is proprietary and that purchasing the original-vendor modules avoids a costly retrofit. Staff also said the new modules will operate…
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