BECC certifies infrastructure projects that improve human health, promote sustainable development, and contribute to enhance the quality of life in the border region.
Projects eligible for certification and financing by BECC and NADB include, but are not limited to the following environmental sectors:
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Defined as the area in the United States that is within 100 kilometers and the area in Mexico that is within 300 kilometers of the international boundary.
Developing and fostering collaborations and partnerships by facilitating involvement in capacity-building initiatives and working to identify potential project opportunities.
This project was Certified on June 22, 2000
| Sector | |
| Location | Nogales, Arizona, USA |
| Benefited Population | 220,974 people |
| Projected Cost | $74,100,000.00 USD |
| Technical Assistance | $596,740.00USD from PDAP |
| Sponsor |
City of Nogales |
| ID# |
292 |
The project consists of upgrading and expanding the Nogales International Wastewater Treatment Plant (NIWTP), and replacing the International Outfall Interceptor (IOI), as well as portions of the Nogales, Arizona wastewater collection system. The upgrade of the NIWTP includes modifications to provide nitrogen removal in order to meet the required concentrations for protection of aquatic life and water supply sources.