A year after he spearheaded the biggest water project ever seen in east El Paso County, the general manager of the Lower Valley Water District almost lost his job.

On Thursday, the district board discussed, among other things, the employment of David Carrasco. The district’s board president told KFOX-14 she could not talk about why the board was considering firing Carrasco.

Carrasco is treated like a savior by some in Clint for his work bringing running water to hundreds of families in the area. Those families currently pay for the district to deliver water to 1,500-gallon tanks behind some of their houses.

Cesar Porras' family is among them, and he is a representative for Ascension Colonia in Clint. Like several others in his neighborhood, Porras told KFOX-14 he gives all the credit for the massive Sand Hills Water Improvement Project to Carrasco.

Porras said last week, the district board said Carrasco would be fired and did not explain.

“The people were very upset,” he said in Spanish. “They don't know why the board wants to get rid of him.”

Since the last board meeting, Porras has been helping gather signatures to oppose the firing. He said hundreds of people have given their signatures. Another resident told KFOX-14 that close to 300 people signed a petition against it.

"The community is supporting him as much as we can," Porras said. "He's been such a key person in all that's happened out here (in Clint), bringing water to these colonies."

Porras’ next-door neighbor, Miguel Guzman, said he also supports Carrasco.

He showed KFOX-14 his water tank, and said he paid about $170 per month to get it refilled. He said the water is not good enough to drink, but good enough to shower with and wash the dishes.

KFOX-14 was at the board meeting and talked to Carrasco while the board considered whether to fire him. He had no comment.

In the end, the board “took no action” on the agenda item, which means either it has decided to keep Carrasco or is delaying the decision.

A former board member told KFOX-14 that Carrasco does not have a contract and can be fired at any time.

At least one person at the meeting did not support Carrasco.

Stay with KFOX-14 for updates to this story.