City of Laredo and Utilities Department Introduce a New 2.5 MG Elevated Storage Tank
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Courtesy David Alegria,
Laredo, Texas – The City of Laredo and the Utilities Department are proud to introduce a new 2.5 million gallons (MG) elevated storage tank. The storage tank is located at 106 Calma Dr. in the San Isidro Subdivision, east of United High School. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held to celebrate the new installation on Monday, June 28th.
The purpose for this new storage tank is to allow for maximum utilization and management of service pumps at El Pico Water Treatment Plant (WTP). This will eliminate operations and maintenance of pump stations to reduce energy inefficiencies associated with re-pumping water and negative impacts in case of power failure. This elevated storage tank will provide water in the northern side of the City and is also capable of supplying water to central Laredo, if needed. This tank was constructed in order to meet Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) storage requirements in case of an emergency, which will provide sufficient elevated storage to meet and exceed 100 gallons per connection. It will also provide sufficient pressure for the pressure plain. The additional storage also follows the Integrated Water and Wastewater Master Plan’s goal in working towards reaching TCEQ’s total storage requirement of 200 gallons per connection.
“The new elevated storage tank is a necessary step toward stabilizing water pressure throughout District 6. Although these infrastructure investments are not flashy, they represent the core of what our community expects of their city: clean, stable water when they open their faucet,” states Councilmember Dr. Martinez.
A certificate of recognition was given to the Utilities Department during the ribbon cutting ceremony on behalf of U.S. Congressman representing Texas’ 28th District, Henry Cuellar, congratulating them for the completion of the project. Completed in September 2020, the 2.5 MG Elevated Storage Tank at San Isidro cost $6.5M and was funded by both Texas Water Development Board and the City’s bond proceeds. This project was designed by Ardurra, formerly known as LNV, and constructed by Landmark Structures. The overall timeline of the project took over 3 years to complete.
