Union Water Supply

Union Water Supply Corporation (UWSC) is a non-profit, tax-exempt corporate entity located in Rio Grande City, Texas, that provides potable water and wastewater utility services to rural residents in Starr County. Registered in SAM.gov since November 2021, the organization specializes in water infrastructure development and management for rural communities. Through federal grant awards, UWSC has demonstrated a strong capability to receive funding for critical water system improvements, focusing on enhancing water supply reliability, infrastructure resilience, and service quality in underserved rural areas.

The organization has secured significant federal grant awards from two primary agencies: the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Utilities Service and the U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation. These grants, totaling approximately $29.8 million, support comprehensive water infrastructure projects including constructing, upgrading, and repairing drinking water systems, wastewater treatment facilities, solid waste management systems, and stormwater infrastructure. A notable $9.4 million grant from the Bureau of Reclamation's WaterSMART Drought Response Program will specifically fund the planning, design, and construction of a new groundwater well and treatment plant, aimed at increasing water system resilience and reducing dependence on leased surface water from the Rio Grande River. The Rural Utilities Service grants, including a $7.3 million and a $13.1 million award, focus on infrastructure improvements in rural Texas communities like Garciasville, with an emphasis on ensuring reasonable user costs and enhancing service quality for rural residents and businesses.