306C WWD RUS colonias - domestic water

The Rural Utilities Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture awarded a $9 million Project Grant to the RIO Water Supply Corporation on September 26, 2022 under the Water and Waste Grants and Loans and Loan Guarantees (Section 306C) program. The 306C WWD RUS COLONIAS - DOMESTIC WATER grant will support the RIO Water Supply Corporation, a water utility provider, in delivering potable water and wastewater services to low-income rural communities in Texas at significant risk of health issues. As outlined in the grant program description, the Water and Waste Grants and Loans and Loan Guarantees initiative aims to provide water and waste disposal facilities and services to low income rural communities whose residents face significant health risks. The $9 million in funding will allow the RIO Water Supply Corporation to address critical water and wastewater needs for vulnerable populations through September 2022.