Cuellar announces $ 20 million in Federal Funding for Laredo – KGNS Water Infrastructure

Laredo, Texas (KGNS) – Congressman Henry Quelar has announced $ 20 million for federal funding for critical water infrastructure in Laredo.

The event took place in the chambers of the mayoralty this morning, January 31. Larendo Joe’s manager said his funding would be crucial to the repair of the old water lines of the city.

Noting: “We will use these dollars to help compensate or supplement our dollars. We will start replacing the lines that caused us the most problems. We have the robots. “

Superintendent of providing quality of water Sheila Serna mentioned that the money will allow the purchase of special technology to help the utility department in identifying defective pipes. “We bought a robot that will essentially be placed in the line and it will climb up and down the line. It will tell us what should be replaced or not. “

In addition, city authorities encourage citizens to report any suspicious activity regarding illegal water ties around their neighborhoods to 311.

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