Site work for a water / sewer project in Hondo, Texas. Conceptual plans call for site work for a water / sewer project.

Critical maintenance and upgrades to a water storage tank that currently fails to meet standards of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). Key issues with the tank include extensive rusting, holes in the roof, absence of cathodic protection (a technique used to control the corrosion of a metal surface), and severely rusted roof beams. This tank has consistently failed inspections and has been a proposed item for the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for three consecutive cycles, yet it remains unaddressed. The urgency of funding this project stems from the potential risks it poses. Non-compliance with TCEQ regulations is a primary concern, but more critically, there is a tangible risk of drinking water contamination. Given the severity of these issues, this project is deemed the most crucial for the water division in this year's budget. Delaying or overlooking this project could lead to significant health and safety hazards, as well as legal and regulatory repercussions. This project is part of the city's fy 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Program. As of June 12, 2024, further details regarding design and construction timelines have not been identified. *Project information has been obtained through a public capital improvement plan (CIP). A CIP is a financial schedule for short- and long-range projects which is updated regularly. Information listed in the CIP often evolves based on funding availability and the project details, including timeline and value, are subject to change. The content management team will continue to pursue additional details as they become available.