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Federal, State Funds and Notices Target Regional Water Systems

PUBLISHED Apr 14, 2026, 2:19 PM ET

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Wichita, Kansas — On Tuesday the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that seven Kansas communities will receive $11,018,000 in grants and loans through the USDA Water and Waste Disposal Loan and Grant Program to modernize drinking and wastewater systems and install emergency generators and SCADA upgrades. Corpus Christi officials said this week the downtown Watergarden operates on a recirculating system and has a food-grade solar shield to reduce evaporation despite Stage 3 restrictions; in Robstown, TCEQ issued a March 13 notice after Nueces County Water Control and Improvement District 3 exceeded the total trihalomethanes limit, prompting a customer notification sent April 7.

By Michael Grant | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Last year: Texas passed SB7 and HJR7 allocating $20 billion for water infrastructure.
March 13: TCEQ issued a notice of violation to NCWCID 3 for THM exceedance (0.082 mg/L).
April 7: NCWCID 3 mailed customer notification letters about the THM result.
This week: USDA announced $11,018,000 in Water and Waste Disposal grants and loans for seven Kansas communities.
This week: Corpus Christi officials explained the Watergarden uses recirculation and evaporation controls during Stage 3 restrictions.

News Intelligence

Your water quality and infrastructure are getting a boost. The USDA is investing millions in Kansas communities to modernize water systems. In Texas, despite restrictions, Corpus Christi's Watergarden is operating efficiently. Stay informed about your local water systems and their funding.

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Who Benefited

Seven Kansas communities, municipal water operators, and Texas water entities stand to benefit from federal and state funding and infrastructure grants, enabling upgrades such as emergency generators, SCADA systems, and larger water-supply projects.

Who Impacted

Residents served by Nueces County Water Control and Improvement District 3 and drought-affected customers in Corpus Christi face elevated health concerns, conservation restrictions, and potential short-term service impacts due to THM exceedance and strained river water quality.

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