San Luis--The City of San Luis receives thousands of dollars to fund the construction of an underground waterline that will nearly double the amount of available water that is generated from seven pumps stations for thousands of homes.
The North American Development Bank granted $500,000 for the construction of the project.
City officials said once the new pipe is installed the supply will increase from four million gallons per day to more than 7 million gallons per day.
They said the project involves construction of a 16-inch, 1.5 mile underground waterline connecting the water system in the East Mesa with the older water system in the more central parts of town which currently has six well sites.
"The city's access to its own water supply will increase from four million gallons per day to more than seven million gallons per day, once this new pipe comes on line in the upcoming months," Community Development Director Michael Trend said."During the summer months water consumption in San Luis can reach nearly four million gallons per day which is close to capacity. This new pipe provides direct access to a much larger and existing water reserve, so we are very fortunate to have received this funding."
The City of San Luis will be working with the Border Environment Cooperation Commission (BECC) to complete the project.
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