The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) today approved by resolution financial assistance in the amount of $584,000 in grant funding to the Harris County Fresh Water Supply District 1A (Harris County) from the Water Loan Assistance Fund (WLAF) for the construction of water system improvements.

With the financial assistance approved today through the WLAF, the district will replace its manual meters with automated water meters and add 22 fire hydrants.

The TWDB is the state agency charged with collecting and disseminating water-related data, assisting with regional water and flood planning, and preparing the state water and flood plans. The TWDB administers cost-effective financial assistance programs for the construction of water supply, wastewater treatment, flood mitigation, and agricultural water conservation projects.

HCFWSD 1A Customers: We are now in the heart of hurricane season. Please take time this week to review your hurricane preparedness plans:

• Stock at least 1 gallon of drinking water per person per day for 7 days.
• Keep water utility account info handy in case of service updates.
• Locate your water shutoff valve in case of flooding or line breaks.
• Secure outdoor items that could damage water meters or utility boxes.

For storm updates, monitor official sources such as the National Weather Service and local emergency management. Keep MOC (water utility) number handy in the case of a water/sewer emergency: 281-367-5511

Even if a storm is not on the horizon today, preparation is the key to safety.

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