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McAllen utility begins early planning for brackish groundwater desalination plant
Summary
McAllen Public Utility has started preliminary engineering and test-well work for a proposed brackish groundwater desalination facility at the Northwest Water Treatment Plant site, estimating 6–10 million gallons per day and seeking funding from the Texas Water Development Board and the Bureau of Reclamation.
Mark Vega, general manager of McAllen Public Utility, told the City Commission workshop that the utility has commenced early planning and preliminary engineering for a prospective brackish groundwater desalination facility at the site of the city’s existing Northwest Water Treatment Plant.
"McAllen has commenced early planning…
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