The first shipment of pipe for the Evangeline groundwater collection system arrived at the project site in San Patricio County this afternoon.

City Manager Peter Zanoni shared photos with KRIS 6 showing the delivery of 600 feet of 48-inch HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene) pipe.

High-Density Polyethylene

KRIS 6

This is the first of many shipments expected for the project. By the end of July, 90% of the 30 miles of pipeline will be delivered.

The HDPE pipe is being manufactured in South Carolina specifically for the Evangeline project.