Brandon Uselton

The Riverbend Water Resources District's strategic program, a $497.9 million regional water infrastructure initiative, aims to build a new water treatment facility and pipelines for Texarkana and surrounding communities. Its core goals are to meet projected water demand for the next 50 years, enhance water supply security by addressing aging infrastructure, and improve water quality through advanced treatment processes. This generational investment is designed to provide safe, reliable, and cleaner-tasting water, support regional growth, and ensure compliance with modern standards well into the late 21st century.

This Water and Sewer Rate Study for the City of Texarkana, Texas, outlines a financial strategy focused on maintaining cash reserves, issuing debt for capital projects, and leveraging ARP funding. The core of the study details a 10-year plan (FY 2023-FY 2032) for adjusting water and sewer rates, including specific increases to fixed and volumetric charges for residential, commercial, and irrigation customer classes, along with projections for capital funding and rate revenue needs.