Water Infrastructure and Public Communication
Summary
The city reviewed water master plan projects and introduced an IT notification app allowing residents to receive text and email alerts about local water main breaks and utility repairs.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 10
- Last 30 days
- 9
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 21, 2026.
Impact analysis
Part of nearly $1 billion in identified long-term water system capital improvement investments.
Laredo residents seeking timely information regarding water outages and long-term utility reliability.
None identified.
Mentions & discussions (11)
Laredo raises water, sewer rates
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Laredo water and sewer rates increased on Oct. 1.For most homes using up to 2,000 gallons, the new starting price is $14.80 for water plus $15.71 for sewer. That baseline applies even to c...
County project brings drinking water generators to Pct. 2 residents
Pct. 1 Commissioner Jesse Gonzalez and Pct. 2 Commissioner Rosaura "Wawi" Tijerina on Sept. 28, 2026, at the Webb County Courthouse. David Gomez Jr. /Laredo Morning TimesMore than 200 underserved Webb County ho...
City of Laredo to launch water outage notification system
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The city of Laredo is developing a new utility notification system that will send water outage alerts by text message and email.Ignacio Juarez said unexpected water outages are a familiar ...
City outlines $1.5M North Laredo Water Pressure Continuity Plan
Workers install a second water valve during a 36-inch water line tie-in on Friday, Sept. 18, as part of the City of Laredo's ongoing water infrastructure improvements. City officials say projects like this are ...
District VII to host Laredo's fourth water, infrastructure town hall
Laredo Mayor Dr. Victor Trevino on Aug. 11, 2026, at the Barbara Fasken Recreation Center town hall meeting. The city's fourth community meeting on water and infrastructure issues this year will be held Thursda...
City Council — September 21, 2026
The city reviewed water master plan projects and introduced an IT notification app allowing residents to receive text and email alerts about local water main breaks and utility repairs.
City proposes app to alert residents about water outages
District VI Councilmember Dr. Tyler King, District V Councilmember Ruben Gutierrez, and Laredo Mayor Dr. Victor Trevino during a special city council session on Sept. 14, 2026, at City Hall. David Gomez Jr. /La...
Laredo Utilities to work on 36-inch water line Thursday afternoon
A Laredo Utilities Department employee monitors a fire hydrant during testing of the city's new 36-inch water line. Utilities completed a five-day trial run Friday and is preparing to begin the project's second...
City Council — September 14, 2026
Mayor Treviño and council members discussed improving resident notification for major water line replacements using a dedicated mobile app.
Laredo plans $119M in water, wastewater projects
City Councilmembers look on at utilities director Tareq Al-Zabet during the city budget utilities department presentation on Aug. 21, 2026, at the Joe A. Guerra Laredo Public Library. David Gomez Jr. /Laredo Mo...
As drought deepens, $400M water fund could reshape Laredo’s future
As drought deepens, $400M water fund could reshape Laredo’s future Laredo Morning Times
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