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The Clinton Public Works Authority Receives $5,390,000 Loan for Wastewater System Improvements from the OWRB 

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Clinton Public Works Authority (Authority) received approval for a $5,390,000 Financial Assistance Program (FAP) loan on Tuesday from the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB) to improve their  wastewater infrastructure.

The Authority, located in Custer County, operates the community’s public wastewater system, serving more than 3,300 sewer connections. The Authority’s main sewer line—which carries wastewater to the treatment plant—has experienced structural failure and no longer meets regulatory standards, requiring timely replacement to protect system reliability and public health. The proposed project includes constructing a new lift station equipped with bar screens, which remove debris from wastewater, and installing a new force main to convey flows to the treatment plant. The project also includes building a new splitter box to safely direct incoming wastewater from multiple lines and adding a new manhole to improve system access and flow management. Together, these improvements will restore compliance, strengthen critical infrastructure, and ensure dependable wastewater service for residents and businesses.

According to Lori Johnson, chief of the OWRB’s Financial Assistance Division, the Authority’s  customers will save an estimated $1,338,500 compared to traditional financing. The loan shall be secured with a lien on the revenues of the Authority’s water and sewer services, a 3 cent sales tax, and will include a mortgage on the water and sewer systems.

Harper County Rural Water District No. 1, Harper County, Oklahoma Receives $56,029 Grant for Water System Improvements from the OWRB

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Harper County Rural Water District No. 1, Harper County, Oklahoma (District) in Harper County received approval for a $56,029 Emergency Grant on Tuesday through the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB) to improve the District’s Water infrastructure.

The District operates a public water system serving rural customers in Harper County. Earlier this year, the District experienced a complete loss of water pressure when an air pocket entered the main line and became trapped at the system’s highest point during unrelated construction work. To quickly restore service and protect public health, the District installed an emergency connection to the Town of Buffalo’s water system, including approximately 400 feet of new high-density polyethylene (HDPE) waterline and related components. The total project cost was $65,916, with $56,028.60 eligible for reimbursement through the OWRB Emergency Grant. The remaining $9,887.40 in local funds fulfills the required 15% grant match.

Lori Johnson, chief of the OWRB's Financial Assistance Division, calculated that the grant will save the Authority’s customers $175,900 in principal and interest charges by not having to borrow the project funds.

The Collinsville Municipal Authority Receives $2,270,000 Loan for Water and Wastewater System Improvements from the OWRB 

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Collinsville Municipal Authority (Authority) received approval for a $2,270,000 Financial Assistance Program (FAP) loan on Tuesday from the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB) to improve their water and wastewater infrastructure.

The Authority, located in Tulsa County, operates the community’s public water and wastewater systems, serving more than 2,200 water connections and 2,900 sewer connections. As Collinsville continues to grow, the Authority is expanding its infrastructure to support new development and maintain reliable service. The funds will be used to connect a planned expansion area to the existing wastewater system through a new lift station and force main and will extend water service through a shared infrastructure improvement with local partners. These improvements support the Turner project, a 154-acre development located at the southeast corner of 136th Street North and Highway 169. The work includes constructing a lift station, installing a 4,070-foot 6-inch force main, and extending a 12-inch water line in coordination with Washington County Rural Water District #3.

According to Lori Johnson, chief of the OWRB’s Financial Assistance Division, the Authority’s  customers will save an estimated $573,000 compared to traditional financing. The loan shall be secured with a lien on the revenues of the Authority’s  water, sewer, and electric services, and a $1.75 cents sales tax.