Press Release

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Lawton Water Authority (Authority) received approval for $2,000,000 in funding Tuesday from the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB) to improve the Authority’s water and wastewater infrastructure. Construction of upgrades and improvements to the water and wastewater system will be financed by the Oklahoma American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant program along with $3,000,000 in local funds. 

The Authority owns and operates a water distribution system and wastewater system. Water and wastewater lines, scattered throughout both systems, are experiencing high break rates and operational problems at the wastewater treatment plant due to thickening sludge. These proceeds will be used to replace water and wastewater lines in the affected areas and to construct a dewatering facility at the wastewater treatment plant.  

Joe Freeman, chief of the OWRB’s Financial Assistance Division, calculated that the Authority’s customers will save an estimated $3,097,400 compared to traditional financing.