Press Release

OKLAHOMA CITY –The Wetumka Municipal Authority (Authority) received approval for $1,099,999 in funding Tuesday from the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB) to improve the Authority’s water and wastewater infrastructure.  The first request was for $1,000,000 and will be financed by the Oklahoma American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant program with a second request totaling $99,999 funded through the OWRB Rural Economic Action Plan (REAP) grant program.  

The Authority will use the ARPA proceeds for improvements to its water treatment plant. This project will include the replacement of filters, installation of new flow meters and SCADA system, and construction of a new chemical storage and feed pumps.  

REAP grant funds will address inflow and infiltration concerns within the system’s wastewater collection during heavy rain events. This project will replace approximately  800 linear feet of 8-inch sewer line, approximately three manholes, reconnect approximately 10 (ten) service connections, and perform surface repair. These improvements 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 Authority’s customers will save a combined estimated amount of $1,722,400 compared to traditional financing.