Press Release

OKLAHOMA CITY –The Town of Canadian (Town) received approval for $1,000,000 in funding Tuesday from the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB) to improve the Town’s wastewater infrastructure. Construction of upgrades and improvements to the wastewater system will be financed by the Oklahoma American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant program.

The Town owns and operates a wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) and collection system serving the residents of Canadian. These proceeds will be used to address the system's inflow and infiltration concerns by replacing 9,500 linear feet of sewer main and 20 manholes, in addition to other improvements at the WWTP. This project will reduce unintended flows to the wastewater treatment facility and prevent unpermitted discharges from wet weather. 

Joe Freeman, chief of the OWRB’s Financial Assistance Division, calculated that the Town’s customers will save an estimated $1,553,200 compared to traditional financing.