An Archaeological Survey for the City of Penitas Colonia Wastewater Project in Hidalgo County Texas

An archaeological survey of 3 km of force main, three lift stations, and two proposed sites for a wastewater treatment plant in southwestern Hidalgo County, Texas was conducted by Brazos Valley Research Associates (BVRA) in November of 2005 for the City of Peñitas under Antiquities Permit 3958. In all, 20.8 acres were examined. No previously recorded archaeological sites have been recorded within any portion of the project area, and no new sites were found. One small scatter of three chert objects was found at Plant Site A and is discussed in this report as an Isolated Find. One historic cemetery (San Antonio) is located in the area, but it is outside the Area of Potential Effect (APE). No artifacts were collected