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McAllen to build $185 million groundwater desalination plant and secure federal grant for water reliability
Summary
McAllen Public Utility outlined plans for a $185 million reverse‑osmosis groundwater desalination facility to treat up to 10 million gallons per day, and said it received a $9.6 million U.S. Bureau of Reclamation grant and other investments to bolster long‑term water supply.
McAllen Public Utility (MPU) described a major water‑infrastructure initiative during the State of the City address: a planned $185 million groundwater desalination facility at the North Water Treatment Plant, using advanced reverse‑osmosis technology to treat up to 10 million gallons per day, the utility said.
MPU officials…
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