Wastewater Infrastructure Improvements for Nogales, Arizona and Nogales, Sonora

EPA is considering the award of Border Environment Infrastructure Fund (BEIF) grants to the City of Nogales, AZ and to the Comisión de Agua Potable y Alcantarillado del Estado de Sonora (COAPAES) for a proposed project that includes the rehabilitation, upgrade and construction of wastewater infrastructure facilities in the communities of Nogales, AZ, U.S.A. and Nogales, Sonora, Mexico. Specifically, the improvements include:

Nogales International Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade & Expansion
Los Alisos Treatment Plant & Conveyance System Construction
International Outfall Interceptor Replacement
Wastewater Collection Systems Rehabilitation

EPA's involvement in this binational project is part of a national commitment to improve environmental conditions along the U.S.-Mexico border. EPA participates in the development and implementation of water supply and wastewater infrastructure projects in coordination with the Border Environment Cooperation Commission (BECC) and the North American Development Bank (NADBank) . BECC is responsible for certifying projects so that they comply with sound technical, environmental, financial and public participation principles. NADBank administers the BEIF grants for projects that have been certified by BECC and approved by EPA.

In compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), EPA has prepared an environmental assessment (EA) that analyzes the potential environmental impacts of the proposed project. Based on a review of the EA, EPA determined that the project will not have significant environmental impacts and has circulated a Finding of No Significant Impact (FNSI) for public comment. To view the EA and FNSI, please click on the links below. During the 30 day public comment period, which ends March 12, 2000, interested reviewers, including those who disagree with the proposed project and/or with this FNSI, may submit comments to EPA at the address listed below.

Wastewater Infrastructure Improvements for Nogales, Arizona and Nogales, Sonora

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